Hugo vs Manuel

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

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#352
Total SSA Count
954
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Manuel Rank #352

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Manuel more popular?

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Manuel mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin).

Are Hugo and Manuel boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Manuel is primarily a boy name.

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