What does the name Hugh mean?

The name Hugh means "Heart, mind".

What is the origin of the name Hugh?

Hugh is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 332 babies were named Hugh in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Hugh is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 332 ↗

All-Time Total: 76,530

Peak Year: 1916

Hugh is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name "Hugo," meaning "heart, mind, spirit."

Boy names closely related to Hugh

Henry Walter Charlie Clark Franklin Russell Conrad August

Girl names closely related to Hugh

Dorothy Lucy Clara Adelaide Winnie Edith Jane Margot

Names with similar meaning to Hugh

Huey Hugo

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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