Seth vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Seth Rank #559

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Hugo mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Hugo boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.