Hugo vs Timothy

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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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 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

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Timothy mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Hugo and Timothy boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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