Hugh vs Jon

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

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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Hugh Rank #765
Jon Rank #893

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #893 for Jon.

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

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

If you choose Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Jon more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Jon mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugh and Jon boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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