Hugh vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Hugh Rank #765

Edison Rank #828

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Hugh or Edison more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Edison mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Hugh and Edison boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.