Hugh vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Hugh Rank #765

Albert Rank #607

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Albert more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Albert mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Hugh and Albert boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.