Hughes vs Orian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #4,917 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my light"

Origin: Hebrew 'ori' (light) + possessive suffix

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Orian Rank #4,917

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 vs #4917 for Orian.

Is Hughes or Orian more popular?

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 compared to Orian at #4917 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Orian mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Orian means "my light" (Hebrew 'ori' (light) + possessive suffix origin).

Are Hughes and Orian boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Orian is primarily a boy name.