Hudson

Hudson is an English first name for boys that has its origin in a surname. It means 'the son of Hudd.'

What does the name Hudson mean?

Hudson is an English boy's name that comes from a surname and carries the meaning 'the son of Hudd.' In the Middle Ages, Hudd was often used as an alternative form of Hugh, which in this context means 'the son of the wise.' The origin of the name traces back to the Old High German word hugu, which means 'thought,' 'understanding,' or 'spirit,' as well as the English word son, which means 'son.'

Where does the name Hudson come from?

The name Hudson has its roots in Old English and means 'the son of Hudd.' The composition comes from the Old High German hugu for 'thought,' 'understanding,' 'spirit,' and the English son for 'son.' The language from which the name originates is English.

How do you pronounce Hudson?

The sound and pronunciation of Hudson: The name Hudson consists of two syllables and has a clear emphasis. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Hud-son' [ˈhʌdsn̩] or Germanized as [ˈhʊtsɔn]. It begins with a darker U sound, giving the name weight. The consonant cluster in the middle provides a distinctive structure, while the ending '-son' sounds compact and stable. Hudson conveys a powerful and modern feeling – present, robust, and internationally influenced.

Popularity

In Germany, Hudson is a popular first name, currently ranking 4,024th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 1,979. In the last ten years, the name Hudson has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,152nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,012th.

Nicknames & pet names

Haddie / Hatzo

Famous people

• Clarence Hudson White (American photographer)
• Claude Hudson Trucks (American drummer)
• Granville Hudson Sherwood (American bishop)
• Henry Hudson Holly (American architect)
• Henry Hudson Kitson (British stonecutter)
• Hudson Houck (American football player)
• Hudson Irving (British rugby player)
• Hudson Kennaugh (South African motorcycle racer)
• Hudson Leick (American actress)
• Hudson Lima Da Silva (Brazilian footballer)
• Hudson Mindell Kitchell (American artist)
• Hudson Strode (American writer)
• Hudson Swafford (American golfer)
• Hudson Whittaker (Georgian singer)
• Hudson Yang (American actor)
• Ken Hudson Campbell (American actor)
• Little Hudson Shower (American blues musician)
• Thomas Hudson Connell (artist from the USA)
• Thomas Hudson Jones (American artist)
• Thomas Hudson Turner (British archaeologist)