Hugh vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Hugh Rank #765

Harry Rank #780

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Hugh or Harry more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Harry mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hugh and Harry boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.