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Judson

JUHD-suhn

Judson (name) means a surname, and also a male given name derived from it. Example: “Judson grew up in a small town in Iowa.”

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A surname, and also a male given name derived from it.

"Judson grew up in a small town in Iowa."

How to use Judson

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In plain EnglishAn English surname sometimes used as a first name.

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From a Middle English short form of the name Jordan, combined with "son."

Origin: Middle English

Hudson

What does “Judson” mean?

The word “Judson” means a surname, and also a male given name derived from it. In plain terms, an English surname sometimes used as a first name.

How do you pronounce “Judson”?

“Judson” is pronounced JUHD-suhn (/ˈd͡ʒʌdsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Judson” in a sentence?

Here is “Judson” used in a sentence: “Judson grew up in a small town in Iowa.”

What part of speech is “Judson”?

“Judson” is a name.

Where does the word “Judson” come from?

The word “Judson” comes from Middle English. From a Middle English short form of the name Jordan, combined with "son.".