Jerry vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Jerry Rank #868

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Hugh mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerry and Hugh boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.