Hughes vs Emyr

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Welsh American Irish

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Boy #4,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, lord, ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Emyr Rank #4,880

Emyr is more popular, ranked #4880 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hughes or Emyr more popular?

Emyr is more popular, ranked #4880 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Emyr mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Emyr means "king, lord, ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Hughes and Emyr boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Emyr is primarily a boy name.