Hughes vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hughes or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Hugo mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Hughes and Hugo boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.