Hugh vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hugh Rank #765

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Sam mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugh and Sam boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.