Hugo vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Hugo Rank #405

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Hugo or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Kenneth mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Hugo and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.