Hugh vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Grey Rank #878

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Hugh or Grey more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Grey mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Grey boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.