Fletcher vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

English Scottish American

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Fletcher Rank #565

Hugh Rank #765

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Fletcher or Hugh more popular?

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Hugh mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Fletcher and Hugh boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.