Jake vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jake Rank #423
Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #423 for Jake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jake or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Hugo mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Jake and Hugo boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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