Hughes vs Jarrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Welsh American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,786 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)"

Origin: Germanic

African American English

15 High Risk

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Jarrell Rank #4,786

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hughes or Jarrell more popular?

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Jarrell mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Jarrell means "spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)" (Germanic origin).

Are Hughes and Jarrell boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Jarrell is primarily a boy name.