What Does the Name Hudson Mean?

Hudson traditionally means 'son of Hudd', where Hudd is a medieval diminutive of names like Hugh or Richard. Hugh means 'heart, mind, spirit' while Richard means 'strong ruler' or 'brave power'.

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The name Hudson is of English origin and means 'son of Hudd'. Hudd was a nickname for Richard or Hugh.

  • Popularity: 28th
  • Babies named Hudson in the US in 2023:
    Female: 83
    Male: 7935
  • Nicknames:
    • Hud
    • Huddie
    • Hudo
    • Doe
    • Sonny
  • Full Names:
    • Hudson James
    • Hudson Lee
    • Hudson Mark
    • Hudson Paul
    • Hudson Ray
  • Famous Namesakes: Hudson Taylor-Missionary, Hudson Moore-Musician, Hudson Swafford-Golfer, Hudson Stone-Actor, Hudson Leick-Actress.
  • Gender: Primarily masculine, but sometimes used for females.
  • Numerology: In numerology, Hudson aligns with the number 7, which is associated with introspection, inner strength, and a quest for knowledge. Individuals named Hudson often have a good understanding of themselves as well as others.

Hudson has grown in popularity over recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It ranks among the top 100 names in the US and has received a boost from celebrity usage and its trendiness as both a first and middle name.

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