Hugh vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Wes mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Wes boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.