Hugh vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Hugh Rank #765

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Davis mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Hugh and Davis boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.