Hugh vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Hugh Rank #765

Alec Rank #880

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Hugh or Alec more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Alec mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Hugh and Alec boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.