Albert vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Huey, Hughie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Hugh Rank #765

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #765 for Hugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

Hugh ___

  • Hugh James
  • Hugh Alexander
  • Hugh William
  • Hugh Robert
  • Hugh George
  • Hugh Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Hugh more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Albert and Hugh mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Albert and Hugh boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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