Hugo vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Hugo Rank #405

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Hugo or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Eric mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hugo and Eric boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.