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Hugo vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Erick mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hugo and Erick boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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