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Hue

Pronunciation: [ hy-OO ]

Boy Name #35,082 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hue is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced hy-OO.

Parents who love the name Hue often also consider Dejonte, Furious, Jakie .

Popularity Over Time

#35,082
Current Rank
Peaked 1952 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#35,082
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hue

Is Hue a boy or girl name?
Hue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35082. As a girl name, it is ranked #33958. Hue is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Hue?
Hue is pronounced hy-OO.
How popular is the name Hue?
Hue is currently ranked #35082 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Hue a common or rare name?
Hue is an uncommon name, ranked #35082 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hue

Hue is a boy name .

Is Hue a boy or girl name? Hue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,082 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,958. Hue is more commonly used as a girl name.

Hue is currently ranked #35,082 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Hue include Huey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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