Charlotte 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

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Hugh Rank #765

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #765 for Hugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hugh more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hugh mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Hugh boy or girl names?

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

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