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Patrick vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Patrick Rank #221
Hugo Rank #405

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Hugo more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Hugo mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Patrick and Hugo boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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