Hud

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Pronounced HUD /ˈhʌd/High

Meaning: A short English name and surname, sometimes a pet form of names like Hudson or Huddleston. Widely recognized as the title of the 1963 film 'Hud', which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat name: Hud is a short English name and surname (said 'HUD') — also the title of a 1963 film, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA short English name and surname, sometimes a pet form of names like Hudson or Huddleston. Widely recognized as the title of the 1963 film 'Hud', which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11406 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hud is a short English name and surname, at times a pet form of Hudson or Huddleston. It gained wider recognition from the 1963 film Hud, which we note (said 'HUD').

As a given name it is rare in the U.S., reading as a short surname-style pick. Rare, terse, and film-tinged.

Did you know? Hud is a crisp, single-syllable English name, sometimes a short form of Hudson. Many will know it as the title of the 1963 film starring Paul Newman, which we note (said 'HUD').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Hud — Short English name/surname; 1963 film Hud

Variations

HuddHudson

Nicknames

Huddy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hud mean?

Hud is a short English name and surname, sometimes a pet form of Hudson; it's also a 1963 film title, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hud?

It's said HUD /ˈhʌd/ — one syllable.

Is Hud a boy or girl name?

Hud is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hud?

Hud is rare in the U.S., reading as a short surname-style pick.