Hugh

Pronunciation: [ hy-OO ]

Girl Name #69,991 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Hugh often also consider Hulda, Huldah, Hugh .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,991
Total SSA Count: 5

Also a Boy Name

Hugh is also used as a boy name, ranked #765.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugh

Is Hugh a boy or girl name?

Hugh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69991. As a boy name, it is ranked #765. Hugh is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Hugh?

Hugh is pronounced hy-OO.

How popular is the name Hugh?

Hugh is currently ranked #69991 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Hugh a common or rare name?

Hugh is an uncommon name, ranked #69991 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hugh

Hugh is a girl name .

Is Hugh a boy or girl name? Hugh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,991 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #765. Hugh is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hugh is currently ranked #69,991 in popularity for girl names in the United States.