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Atticus vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Atticus Rank #277
Hugo Rank #405

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Hugo more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Hugo mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Atticus and Hugo boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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