Stanley vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Stanley Rank #877

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Stanley or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Stanley and Hugh mean?

Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Stanley and Hugh boy or girl names?

Stanley is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.