Origin:Middle English, Germanic
Meaning:Son of Hudde/Hugh/Richard
Hudson comes from an English surname meaning "son of Hudde," which itself is likely a medieval diminutive of Hugh (from the Germanic word hug, meaning "heart, mind, spirit"). Hudde was also a medieval form of Richard (meaning "brave ruler," from the Germanic elements ric - "ruler" and hard - "brave). The name is currently on an upward trend in terms of popularity as a given name.
Trend in position over time since 2019
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