Devon vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Devon Rank #960

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Hugh mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Devon and Hugh boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.