Hughes vs Tyus

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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Tyus

Boy #4,911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"title of honor (from Titus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,911
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

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Popularity Comparison

Hughes Rank #4,901
Tyus Rank #4,911

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 vs #4911 for Tyus.

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

Tyus ___

  • Tyus James
  • Tyus Lee
  • Tyus Andre
  • Tyus Marcus
  • Tyus Elijah
  • Tyus Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hughes

Beckett Fletcher Waverly Emerson Sawyer

If you choose Tyus

Zara Jada Darius Mia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hughes or Tyus more popular?

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 compared to Tyus at #4911 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Tyus mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Tyus means "title of honor (from Titus)" (Latin origin).

Are Hughes and Tyus boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Tyus is primarily a boy name.

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