Hughes vs Vivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #4,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alive, full of life"

Origin: Latin (Vivianus)

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Hughes Rank #4,901

Vivan Rank #4,896

Vivan is more popular, ranked #4896 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hughes or Vivan more popular?

Vivan is more popular, ranked #4896 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Vivan mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Vivan means "alive, full of life" (Latin (Vivianus) origin).

Are Hughes and Vivan boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Vivan is primarily a boy name.