Hughes vs Griffith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Griffith Rank #5,067

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 vs #5067 for Griffith.

Is Hughes or Griffith more popular?

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 compared to Griffith at #5067 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Griffith mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Griffith means "strong lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Hughes and Griffith boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Griffith is primarily a boy name.