Hudson - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Hudson \hu(d)-son\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Hugh". Explorer Henry Hudson was the first European to visit the Hudson River, which he found while searching for a Northwest Passage to India. He also sailed into Hudson Bay in Canada on a later voyage.

Similar baby names are Judson, Hanson, Edson, Hedeon, Hadon, Haddon, Hewson, Hobson, Hodgson, Hutton and Judsen.

Hudson is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Hudson. Click here to compare Hudson with related baby names.