Hugh vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Hugh Rank #765

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Danny mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Hugh and Danny boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.