Hughes vs Eber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #4,732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beyond, on the other side (of the river)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Eber Rank #4,732

Eber is more popular, ranked #4732 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hughes or Eber more popular?

Eber is more popular, ranked #4732 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Eber mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Eber means "beyond, on the other side (of the river)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hughes and Eber boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Eber is primarily a boy name.