Jay vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Jay Rank #397

Hugo Rank #405

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Jay or Hugo more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Jay and Hugo mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Jay and Hugo boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.