Wilson vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Wilson Rank #645

Hugh Rank #765

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Wilson or Hugh more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Hugh mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Hugh boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.