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Hiro vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiro Rank #2,121
Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Hugh mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiro and Hugh boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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