Hud
- Pronunciation
- [Hud]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Prophet's Name
- Origin
- Arabic
Hud Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 74 baby boys have been named Hud. The name peaked in 1964 with 9 US births that year (rank #2944). In 2024, ranked #11406 nationally — 8,462 places below its 1964 peak.
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Hud
If you like Hud's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
3-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hud's exact length and starting letter: Hai, Hal, Ham, Han, Hao.
Quick Facts About Hud
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Compare Hud to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hud against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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