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Hudson-Ray

Quick answerHudson-Ray is a compound given name combining "Hudson" (derived from the Old English "Hudde's son," meaning "son of Hudde," a diminutive of Hugh) and "Ray" (from the Old French "rei" or Latin "radius," meaning "king" or "beam of light").

English · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,264
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern/North American
Letters10
Numerology8 Chaldean 7
Global rank#2,264

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hudson-Ray

Hudson-Ray is a compound given name combining "Hudson" (derived from the Old English "Hudde's son," meaning "son of Hudde," a diminutive of Hugh) and "Ray" (from the Old French "rei" or Latin "radius," meaning "king" or "beam of light").

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Etymology

Hudson-Ray is a compound given name combining "Hudson" (derived from the Old English "Hudde's son," meaning "son of Hudde," a diminutive of Hugh) and "Ray" (from the Old French "rei" or Latin "radius," meaning "king" or "beam of light"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in North America, and has gained popularity in modern Western society as a contemporary compound name without specific religious or historical significance beyond its component parts.

Hudson-Ray currently ranks #2,264 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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