Mostly boys · Latinized form of Hugh
Hugo
“mind, intellect”
Say it HYU-goPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Hugo.
Hugo is a Latinized form of Hugh, sharing the meaning ‘mind’ or ‘intellect.’ The final o gives it a different sound from Hugh while retaining the same name family.
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How popular is Hugo?
Boys · 2025#378837 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 378 | 837 |
| 2024 | Boys | 404 | 799 |
| 2023 | Boys | 415 | 771 |
| 2022 | Boys | 400 | 800 |
| 2021 | Boys | 437 | 714 |
| 2020 | Boys | 421 | 709 |
| 2020 | Girls | 14,101 | 6 |
| 2019 | Boys | 462 | 648 |
| 2018 | Boys | 422 | 733 |
| 2017 | Boys | 416 | 750 |
| 2016 | Boys | 430 | 724 |
| 2015 | Boys | 432 | 708 |
| 2014 | Boys | 436 | 695 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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