Hugo

Boy's name

Hugo is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German name Hug, meaning "heart, mind, spirit."

Meaning Heart, mind
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 797
Peak year 2006

Appears In These Collections

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Hugo Boss - Fashion designer known for his clothing brand.
  • Hugo Weaving - Actor known for roles in "The Matrix."
  • Hugo Lloris - Soccer player, captain of Tottenham Hotspur and France.
  • Hugo Grotius - Dutch philosopher and jurist, father of international law.
  • Hugo Almeida - Portuguese soccer player, known for his goal-scoring.
  • Hugo Pratt - Italian comic book artist, creator of "Corto Maltese."
  • Hugo Black - American Supreme Court Justice, known for civil rights rulings.
  • Hugo Sanchez - Mexican soccer player, considered one of the best.
  • Hugo Chávez - Former President of Venezuela, known for socialist policies.

Brothers for Hugo

Boy names closely related to Hugo

Sisters for Hugo

Girl names closely related to Hugo

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Hugo

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Hugo in the Baby Name Genius app.