Hugh vs Jase

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

Hugh Rank #765
Jase Rank #637

Jase is more popular, ranked #637 vs #765 for Hugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hugh ___

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

Jase ___

  • Jase Lee
  • Jase Ryan
  • Jase Cole
  • Jase Michael
  • Jase Allen
  • Jase Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

If you choose Jase

Brayden Kaylee Chase Kase Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Jase more popular?

Jase is more popular, ranked #637 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Jase mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Jase means "healer" (Greek (iasthai) origin).

Are Hugh and Jase boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Jase is primarily a boy name.

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