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Maximo vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Maximo Rank #594
Hugo Rank #405

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximo or Hugo more popular?

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

What do Maximo and Hugo mean?

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

Are Maximo and Hugo boy or girl names?

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

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