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Hugo

male

Meaning

"Mind; Spirit"

Hugo derives from Germanic elements for mind and spirit, used across many European languages.

Biblical

Popularity History of Hugo

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#403Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#403

Hugo was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+12

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.

Hugo Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Hugo.

1 ideas
Huey
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Hugo

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Famous Hugos

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    Victor Hugo
    French poet and novelist, author of Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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