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Juddson
Pronounced JUD-sən /ˈdʒʌd.sən/High
Meaning: -dd- spelling of Judson — 'son of Jordan' (via the medieval Judd, from Jordan, 'flowing down')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Juddson is a -dd- spelling of Judson — 'son of Judd', where Judd is a medieval pet form of Jordan, from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down' (the river Jordan). A crisp, distinguished surname-name (the pioneering missionary Adoniram Judson); the -dd- styling personalizes it (nickname Judd).
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-Judd at the root, and distinguished.
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What does the name Juddson mean?
Juddson spells Judson — 'son of Judd' (Judd from Jordan, 'flowing down').
How do you pronounce Juddson?
It's said JUD-sən /ˈdʒʌd.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Juddson a boy or girl name?
Juddson is a boy's name.
How popular is Juddson?
Juddson is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Judson is more common.