Hugh vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Hugh Rank #765

Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Taylor mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Hugh and Taylor boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.