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Gideon vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Hugo Rank #405

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Hugo more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Hugo mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Hugo boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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