Hugh vs Case

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

American English

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Hugh Rank #765

Case Rank #723

Case is more popular, ranked #723 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Case more popular?

Case is more popular, ranked #723 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Case mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Hugh and Case boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.