Hudson

Meaning: son of Hudde · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

An English surname, 'son of Hudde' (a medieval pet form of Hugh or Richard). Explorer Henry Hudson gave his name to the Hudson River and Hudson Bay.

Famous people named Hudson

Henry Hudson (explorer)

Nicknames

Huds, Hud

Variants & related names

Hudsen

Hudson name art

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FAQ

What does the name Hudson mean?

Hudson means “son of Hudde”. It comes from English.

Is Hudson a popular name?

Yes — Hudson has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Hudson?

Huds, Hud.

What are other forms of Hudson?

Hudsen.

Similar names

Mason · Wyatt · Carter · Grayson · Lincoln · Colton

More: names starting with H · all boys' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.