Hugh vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Hugh Rank #765

Nelson Rank #778

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Hugh or Nelson more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Nelson mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Hugh and Nelson boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.