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Hugo vs Seth

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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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Seth Rank #559

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Seth more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Seth mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Hugo and Seth boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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