Hugh vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Hugh Rank #765

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Forest mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Hugh and Forest boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.