Hugh vs Ford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Ford mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Ford boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.