Hugh vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Hugh Rank #765

Adolf Rank #26,599

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Hugh or Adolf more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Adolf mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Hugh and Adolf boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.