Hugh vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Dane Rank #882

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Hugh or Dane more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Dane mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Dane boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.