#4032024 rank
2006peak year
34,519babies named Hugo since 1880
▲ +23%5-year trend
Hugo popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Hugo mean?
From Germanic hug, 'heart', 'mind' or 'spirit', the Latinized form of Hugh. A continental classic beloved across Romance-language Europe and beyond.
OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Hugo
Same era, same vibe — if you like Hugo, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Hugos
- Hugo Weaving, actor
Spellings & variants
HughUgoHugues
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