Hugh vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Hugh Rank #765

Byron Rank #884

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Hugh or Byron more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Byron mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Byron boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.