Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname:
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), the first American missionary abroad
Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789–1826), America's first female Baptist foreign missionary
Arthur Judson (1881–1975), American orchestra manager, artists' manager
Edward Judson, American Baptist clergyman
Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr. aka Ned Buntline (1821-1886), American publisher, journalist, writer and publicist.
Harry Pratt Judson (1849–1927)
Horace Freeland Judson (1931–2011), historian of molecular biology
Joseph Judson (1619–1690), Connecticut settler, local official and militia officer
Margaret Judson, an American actress
Olivia Judson (born 1970), evolutionary biologist and science writer
Thomas Judson (1857–1908), Wales international rugby player
Whitcomb L. Judson (1846–1909), invented the zip fastener
Given name:
Judson Birza (born 1989), TV personality and contestant on Survivor: Nicaragua
Judson Flint (born 1957), American football player
Judson Hall (1855-1938), American politician
Judson G. Hart, American politician
Judson Laipply (born 1976), motivational speaker and comedian best known through YouTube
Judson LaMoure, (1839–1918) North Dakota State Senator
Judson Pratt (1916–2002), American actor
