Hugh vs Loys

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
Loys Rank #37,073

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #37073 for Loys.

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

Loys ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

If you choose Loys

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Loys more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Loys at #37073 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Loys mean?

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

Are Hugh and Loys boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Loys is primarily a boy name.

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