Hugh vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hugh Rank #765
Ferry Rank #32,658

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Ferry more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Ferry mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Hugh and Ferry boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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