Uriah vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Uriah Rank #655

Hugh Rank #765

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Uriah or Hugh more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Uriah and Hugh mean?

Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Uriah and Hugh boy or girl names?

Uriah is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.