Emmitt vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emmitt Rank #681
Hugh Rank #765

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 vs #765 for Hugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

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 Emmitt

Everett Bennett Beckett Rosie Violet

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmitt or Hugh more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Emmitt and Hugh mean?

Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Emmitt and Hugh boy or girl names?

Emmitt is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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