Hugh vs Quentin

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
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Popularity Comparison

Hugh Rank #765
Quentin Rank #789

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #789 for Quentin.

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

Quentin ___

  • Quentin James
  • Quentin Alexander
  • Quentin Henry
  • Quentin Lee
  • Quentin Thomas
  • Quentin Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

If you choose Quentin

Sebastian Maximus Cecily Vivienne Julius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Quentin more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Quentin mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Hugh and Quentin boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.

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