Hugo vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Hugo Rank #405

Frederick Rank #424

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Hugo or Frederick more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Frederick mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hugo and Frederick boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.