Hugo vs Grant

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

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#241
Total SSA Count
1,453
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Grant mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Hugo and Grant boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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