Hugo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Mind, intellect, and spirit, a name of European brilliance and creative fire.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #250
- Peak
- #350 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hugo Means
Hugo is a boy name of Germanic origin. Mind, intellect, and spirit, a name of European brilliance and creative fire.
How Popular Hugo Is
Hugo currently ranks #250 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #350 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Hugo
- Victor Hugo wrote Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
- Hugo Boss founded the fashion empire bearing his name.
- Hugo is currently a top 10 name in France and Spain.
Names Like Hugo
Other Germanic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Hugo
Germanic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Hugo.
Questions About Hugo
What does Hugo mean?
Hugo is a boy name of Germanic origin. Mind, intellect, and spirit, a name of European brilliance and creative fire.
How popular is Hugo?
Hugo currently ranks #250 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #350 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Hugo come from?
Hugo comes from Germanic roots. Victor Hugo wrote Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
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