Heath vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Heath Rank #852

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Hugh mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Heath and Hugh boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.