Hugh vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Heath Rank #852

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Hugh or Heath more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Heath mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Heath boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.