Hughes vs Janson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,901
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hugh

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Popularity Comparison

Hughes Rank #4,901
Janson Rank #4,740

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hughes ___

  • Hughes William
  • Hughes James
  • Hughes Edward
  • Hughes Alexander
  • Hughes Thomas
  • Hughes Oliver

Janson ___

  • Janson Lee
  • Janson Michael
  • Janson Thomas
  • Janson Erik
  • Janson Cole
  • Janson Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hughes

Beckett Fletcher Waverly Emerson Sawyer

If you choose Janson

Emerson Hadley Benson Larson Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hughes or Janson more popular?

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Janson mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Hughes and Janson boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.

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