Emma 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
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hugh Rank #765

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #765 for Hugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hugh more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hugh mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Hugh boy or girl names?

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

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