Hugh vs Kolson

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hugh Rank #765
Kolson Rank #801

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #801 for Kolson.

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

Kolson ___

  • Kolson James
  • Kolson Lee
  • Kolson Ray
  • Kolson Grant
  • Kolson Brooks
  • Kolson Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

If you choose Kolson

Hadley Brinley Colton Ryker Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Kolson more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Kolson at #801 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Kolson mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Hugh and Kolson boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.

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