Hughes vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

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 Hughes

Beckett Fletcher Waverly Emerson Sawyer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hughes or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Theodore mean?

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

Are Hughes and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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