Hugh vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Hugh Rank #765

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Major mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Hugh and Major boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.