Boston 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

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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Hugh Rank #765

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #765 for Hugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Hugh ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Hugh more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Boston and Hugh mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Boston and Hugh boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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