Ben vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Ben Rank #802

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Hugh mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Ben and Hugh boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.