Hugh vs Eh

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 #6,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear"

Origin: Karen (S'gaw)

Karen Myanmar Thai Southeast Asian

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Hugh Rank #765

Eh Rank #6,264

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #6264 for Eh.

Is Hugh or Eh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Eh at #6264 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Eh mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Eh means "bright, clear" (Karen (S'gaw) origin).

Are Hugh and Eh boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Eh is primarily a boy name.