Hugh vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Hugh Rank #765

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Richard mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hugh and Richard boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.