Hugh vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Hugh Rank #765

Bear Rank #829

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Hugh or Bear more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Bear mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Hugh and Bear boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.