Harry vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Hugh mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Hugh boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.