Hugh vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #765 for Hugh.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Theodore mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hugh and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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