Hugh vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Hugh Rank #765

Robin Rank #809

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Hugh or Robin more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Robin mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Hugh and Robin boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.