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Asa vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Hugo mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Asa and Hugo boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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