Amelia vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Amelia Rank #3
Hugh Rank #765

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #765 for Hugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hugh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hugh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Hugh boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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