Hugh vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Hugh Rank #765

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Madden mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hugh and Madden boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.