Hugh vs Dexter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Hugh Rank #765

Dexter Rank #722

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Dexter more popular?

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Dexter mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin).

Are Hugh and Dexter boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Dexter is primarily a boy name.