Hugh vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Hugh Rank #765

Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Cassian mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Hugh and Cassian boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.