Hugh vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Hugh Rank #765

Mathew Rank #941

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Hugh or Mathew more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Mathew mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugh and Mathew boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.