Hugo
Mind, intellect · French form of Germanic origin
What does Hugo mean?
Hugo is a male name of French form of Germanic origin, meaning “Mind, intellect”.
How popular is Hugo?
In England & Wales, Hugo ranked #46 among boys' names in 2024, with 1,094 babies given the name — up from #70 in 2014. Its strongest year in the England & Wales series is 2021, when it reached #45.
In the United States, Hugo was the #421 boys' name in the 2020 data, after peaking at #265 in 1890.
The two territories disagree about Hugo: #46 in England & Wales against #421 in the US — a markedly more British choice.
| Year | E&W rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #217 | 144 |
| 2000 | #202 | 161 |
| 2005 | #179 | 248 |
| 2010 | #149 | 394 |
| 2015 | #55 | 1,153 |
| 2020 | #51 | 1,196 |
| 2021 | #45 | 1,325 |
| 2024 | #46 | 1,094 |
Who are famous people named Hugo?
- Hugo Chávez · Venezuelan politician, 56th president of Venezuela (1954–2013)
- Hugo Grotius · Dutch jurist and scholar (1583-1645)
- Hugo Lloris · French footballer (born 1986)
What names go well with Hugo?
More on Hugo
Brisk, continental and quietly clever, Hugo is the boy's name that gets straight to the point.
Hugo: the name that means mind, and sounds it — Hugo as our Name of the Day.
Rosa: a rose with real backbone — Hugo gets a mention.
Leon: the lion-hearted name with a Leo inside — Hugo gets a mention.
Arthur: the bear king is back on the throne — Hugo gets a mention.
Felix: the only name that means lucky — Hugo gets a mention.
Leo: three little letters, one mighty lion — Hugo gets a mention.
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