Hugh: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright name meaning mind, intellect, and spirit.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #744
- Peak
- #69 in 1887
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hugh Means
Hugh is a boy name of Irish origin. A bright name meaning mind, intellect, and spirit.
How Popular Hugh Is
Hugh currently ranks #744 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1887. It is rising.
Good to Know About Hugh
- Hugh broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1887.
- Hugh has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Hugh has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Hugh is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Hugh
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Hugh
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Hugh.
Questions About Hugh
What does Hugh mean?
Hugh is a boy name of Irish origin. A bright name meaning mind, intellect, and spirit.
How popular is Hugh?
Hugh currently ranks #744 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1887. It is rising.
Where does Hugh come from?
Hugh comes from Irish roots. Hugh broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1887.
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