Shane vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Hugo mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Shane and Hugo boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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