Hugh vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Hugh Rank #765

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Jayson mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Hugh and Jayson boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.