Hugo vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Hugo Rank #405

Forrest Rank #408

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Hugo or Forrest more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Forrest mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Hugo and Forrest boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.