Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Hugo Rank #405

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #405 for Hugo.

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

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hugo more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hugo mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Hugo boy or girl names?

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

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