Hugh vs Ocean

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 #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great surrounding sea"

Origin: Greek (Okeanos)

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Hugh Rank #765

Ocean Rank #592

Ocean is more popular, ranked #592 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Ocean more popular?

Ocean is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Ocean mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Ocean means "great surrounding sea" (Greek (Okeanos) origin).

Are Hugh and Ocean boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Ocean is primarily a boy name.