What origin is the name Hud?

Hud comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hud a popular name?

Hud is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Hud does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Hud?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Hud — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Hud

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hud

Hud

Boy

english

1 syllable

Hud is an english boy's name meaning "Of English origin, this name means hooded. It is also recognized as the name of an ancient prophet in Islamic tradition.".

The meaning of Hud is "Of English origin, this name means hooded. It is also recognized as the name of an ancient prophet in Islamic tradition." — a boy name of english origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of English origin, this name means hooded. It is also recognized as the name of an ancient prophet in Islamic tradition.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hud

Very rare in US records

What does Hud mean?

Hud is a boy name of english origin meaning "Of English origin, this name means hooded. It is also recognized as the name of an ancient prophet in Islamic tradition.".