Blake vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Girl #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pale, fair"

Origin: Old English (blāc)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,457
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

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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

Blake Rank #210
Hugo Rank #405

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 vs #405 for Hugo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blake ___

  • Blake Rose
  • Blake Marie
  • Blake Elizabeth
  • Blake Ann
  • Blake Olivia
  • Blake Victoria

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 Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Hugo more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Blake and Hugo mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Blake and Hugo boy or girl names?

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

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