Hugo vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Hugo Rank #405

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Hugo or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Jay mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Hugo and Jay boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.