Briggs vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Briggs Rank #327

Hugo Rank #405

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Briggs or Hugo more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Hugo mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Briggs and Hugo boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.