Hugh vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Jerry' can be twisted to 'scary'"}

Hugh Rank #765

Jerry Rank #868

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Hugh or Jerry more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Jerry mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugh and Jerry boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.