Hugo vs Olivia

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #405 for Hugo.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Olivia mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Hugo and Olivia boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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