Hugo vs Julio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hugh, Hugs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Julio

Boy #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juli, Julo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Julio Rank #600

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #600 for Julio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hugo ___

  • Hugo James
  • Hugo Alexander
  • Hugo William
  • Hugo Felix
  • Hugo Sebastian
  • Hugo Edmund

Julio ___

  • Julio Antonio
  • Julio Miguel
  • Julio Alejandro
  • Julio Carlos
  • Julio Rafael
  • Julio Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

If you choose Julio

Diego Mateo Carlos Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Julio more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Julio at #600 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Julio mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Julio means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Hugo and Julio boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Julio is primarily a boy name.

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