Hugh vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hugh Rank #765

Ben Rank #802

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Hugh or Ben more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Ben mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugh and Ben boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.