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Hugo vs Maximo

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

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Maximo

Boy #594 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, superlative"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Maximo Rank #594

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #594 for Maximo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Maximo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Maximo at #594 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Maximo mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Maximo means "the greatest, superlative" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Hugo and Maximo boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Maximo is primarily a boy name.

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