Hugh vs Brayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

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Hugh Rank #765

Brayan Rank #718

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Brayan more popular?

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Brayan mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin).

Are Hugh and Brayan boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Brayan is primarily a boy name.