Darwin vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Darwin Rank #841

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Darwin or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Hugh mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Darwin and Hugh boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.