Back to Baby Names

Bryce vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#297
Total SSA Count
1,127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Bryce Rank #297
Hugo Rank #405

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryce or Hugo more popular?

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Hugo mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Bryce and Hugo boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons