Home › Baby Names Directory › Hutson

Hutson

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUT-son /ˈhʌt.sən/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Hudson or a patronymic from the pet form Hut (a diminutive of Hugh), meaning son of Hugh or son of the spirited one, from the Germanic hug (mind, spirit)Medium

In 30 seconds: Hutson is a surname-turned-given name meaning son of Hugh, a variant of Hudson with a slightly softer feel that keeps the popular -son ending and strong initial H.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumOld English, Germanic
MeaningA variant spelling of Hudson or a patronymic from the pet form Hut (a diminutive of Hugh), meaning son of Hugh or son of the spirited one, from the Germanic hug (mind, spirit)
U.S. rank (2024)#3059 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 676

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519172024

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

History & Origin

Hutson is a variant spelling of Hudson, an English patronymic surname meaning son of Hudde or son of Hugh, where Hudde was a medieval pet form of both Hugh and Richard. Hugh itself derives from the Old High German hug meaning mind or spirit. The surname spread widely in England and was brought to America with early settlers.

As a given name, Hutson follows Hudson (which has been a top-100 U.S. boys name) while offering a slightly different visual identity. The -tson spelling preserves the connection to Hutch and Hut while maintaining the familiar -son suffix popular in names like Mason, Jackson, and Carson.

Did you know? The surname Hudson — and by extension Hutson — was immortalized by Henry Hudson, the 17th-century explorer who navigated the Hudson River and Hudson Bay, embedding the name permanently in North American geography.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Hudson — patronymic etymology shared with HutsonU.S. Social Security Administration Baby Names — birth record frequency for Hutson vs. Hudson

Variations

HudsonHudsenHudston

Nicknames

HutHutch

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Hutson…

Hudson— the direct standard spelling of the same surname-name
Mason— same popular -son ending and two-syllable American style
Jackson— shares the -son patronymic suffix and American heritage
Sutton— same strong two-syllable surname-name feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Hutson mean?

Hutson means son of Hugh, from the medieval pet name Hut and the patronymic suffix -son. Hugh comes from the Germanic hug meaning mind or spirit.

How do you pronounce Hutson?

It is pronounced HUT-son, two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Hutson a boy or girl name?

Hutson is used exclusively as a boys name.

How popular is Hutson?

Hutson is a rare variant of the popular name Hudson; Hudson has ranked in the U.S. top 100, and Hutson appeals to parents seeking a slightly different spelling.