Hudson at a glance
- Meaning
- “son of Hudde”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HUD-sun
Where the name Hudson comes from
Hudson began as an English surname meaning “son of Hudde”, a medieval pet form of Hugh or Richard. The explorer Henry Hudson gave his name to the Hudson River and Hudson Bay. It has become a popular first name in the US in the 21st century.