Hugh vs Maurice

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
Maurice Rank #932

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #932 for Maurice.

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

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Maurice more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Maurice mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Hugh and Maurice boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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