Hugo

Hugo is a Germanic boy's name. A Germanic name meaning "mind" or "intellect". Its international appeal and compact form have a distinguished yet approachable quality.

How popular is Hugo in the United States?

In 2024, 797 boys in the United States were named Hugo, making it the 403rd most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 436th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 811 births.

Records for Hugo go back to 1880, and 36,674 babies have been given the name since.

What Hugo means and where it comes from

A Germanic name meaning "mind" or "intellect". Its international appeal and compact form have a distinguished yet approachable quality.

Hugo is of Germanic origin, described as classic and distinguished in style.

Is Hugo a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 797 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Hugo

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hugo mean?

A Germanic name meaning "mind" or "intellect". Its international appeal and compact form have a distinguished yet approachable quality.

Where does the name Hugo come from?

Hugo is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as classic and distinguished in style.

How popular is Hugo in the United States?

In 2024, 797 boys in the United States were named Hugo, making it the 403rd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Hugo a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 797 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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