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Hugh

male

Meaning

"Mind; Spirit"

From Germanic elements meaning mind or spirit, introduced to England through Norman usage and remaining a classic name.

Popularity History of Hugh

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#763Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#763

Hugh was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+21

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Hugh Nicknames

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Huey
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Hugh

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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