Amelia vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hugh, Hugs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hugo Rank #405

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #405 for Hugo.

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

Hugo ___

  • Hugo James
  • Hugo Alexander
  • Hugo William
  • Hugo Felix
  • Hugo Sebastian
  • Hugo Edmund

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hugo more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hugo mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Hugo boy or girl names?

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

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