Hugh vs Stanley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Stanley Rank #877

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Hugh or Stanley more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Stanley mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Stanley boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.