Hugo vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

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 Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Theodore mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hugo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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