Hughes vs Brently

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hill covered with broom, steep hill"

Origin: Old English/Celtic

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Brently Rank #5,022

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 vs #5022 for Brently.

Is Hughes or Brently more popular?

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 compared to Brently at #5022 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Brently mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Brently means "hill covered with broom, steep hill" (Old English/Celtic origin).

Are Hughes and Brently boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Brently is primarily a boy name.