Hugh vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Hugh Rank #765

Eugene Rank #871

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Hugh or Eugene more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Eugene mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Hugh and Eugene boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.