Hugh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hugh

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The baby name Hugh is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hjuː/ (hyoo); US often /huː/.

Hugh is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male

Syllables: 1.0

Origin: Germanic

Pronunciation: /hjuː/ (hyoo); US often /huː/

What is the meaning of the name Hugh ?

The baby name Hugh is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hjuː/ (hyoo); US often /huː/.

Hugh is Germanic in Origin.

Hugh is the English form of a name that came via Old French Hugues from Continental Germanic Hugo, rooted in Proto-Germanic hugiz “mind, thought, spirit,” hence the sense “intellect” or “heart.” It entered England with the Normans and flourished in the Middle Ages, anchored by figures such as Hugh of Lincoln, Hugh of St Victor, and French king Hugh Capet. In Britain and the United States it was steady through the 19th and early 20th centuries, later acquiring a quietly traditional feel.

Variants and cognates include Hugo (Spanish, Portuguese, German, Scandinavian), Ugo (Italian), Hugues (French), Huw (Welsh), Hew (Scots), and the diminutives Hughie and Huey; Hungarian has Hugó. In Ireland and Scotland, Hugh also served as the standard Anglicization of Aodh (meaning “fire”), even though the roots differ. The surname Hughes and feminine Huguette are related forms.

Hugh has the following similar or variant Names

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Hugh Fraser

Actor · Born 1945 · United Kingdom

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Hugh Keays-Byrne

Actor · Born 1947 · United Kingdom

Hugh Keays-Byrne was an actor best known for his role as the villainous Immortan Joe in Mad Max: Fury Road. He also played Toecutter in the original Mad Max film. Born in the United Kingdom in 1947, he became a prominent figure in the Australian film industry.

Hugh I, Duke of Burgundy

Royal · Born 1057

Hugh I was best known as Duke of Burgundy, ruling from 1076 to 1079. Born in 1057, he was the son of Henry of Burgundy and the grandson of Duke Robert I, and he died on August 29, 1093.

Hugh Quarshie

Actor · Born 1954 · United Kingdom

Hugh Quarshie is a British actor best known for his role as Captain Panaka in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. He has also appeared in the long-running British medical drama Holby City, where he played the character Ric Griffin. Born in 1954, Quarshie has had a successful career in both film and television.

Hugh Dillon

Actor · Born 1963 · Canada

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Hugh Mitchell

Actor · Born 1989 · United Kingdom

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Hugh II, Duke of Burgundy

Royal · Born 1085

Hugh II, Duke of Burgundy, was a prominent medieval nobleman known for his role in the Crusades during the late 11th and early 12th centuries. Born in 1085, he was a key figure in the political landscape of France, helping to shape the region's history through his leadership and military campaigns.

Hugh Beaumont

Actor · Born 1909 · United States

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Hugh IV of Cyprus

Royal · Born 1294

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Hugh II of Cyprus

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Hugh Skinner

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Hugh III of Arborea

Royal · Born 1335 · Judicate of Arborea

Hugh III of Arborea was a prominent figure in the 14th century as the Judge of Arborea, a historical region in Sardinia. He is most famous for his role in governing the Judicate of Arborea during a time of political change and conflict. His leadership contributed significantly to the region's history.

Hugh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country	Gender	Year	Rank	Born	of
Ireland	Boys	2025	#1	—	836
KR	Boys	0	#26	2	897
JM		0	#77	11	3,714
JP		0	#77	1	4,057
CN		0	#86	1	3,857
TW		0	#102	2	4,523
QA		0	#105	2	7,011
PH		0	#110	1	5,607
OM		0	#119	3	6,215
JM	Boys	0	#130	171	6,876
CY	Boys	0	#131	1	3,473
ID	Boys	0	#135	1	4,130
MU		0	#137	1	3,613
BW	Girls	0	#151	1	4,216
BW	Boys	0	#154	1	4,685
CR		0	#164	2	5,526
MT	Boys	0	#171	9	4,064
CZ		0	#185	2	3,154
DK		0	#206	1	5,198
PL		0	#212	1	2,600
TW	Boys	0	#213	29	7,111
LU	Boys	0	#219	2	4,970
PS		0	#226	1	5,692
MO	Boys	0	#229	6	5,842
IR		0	#230	2	4,221
Canada	Boys	2024	#240	67	2,588
EC	Boys	0	#245	2	3,322
AO	Boys	0	#249	1	5,568
PT		0	#249	2	4,161
CN	Boys	0	#253	69	9,639
HR	Boys	0	#259	1	3,997
GR	Boys	0	#271	3	6,912
SG		0	#274	9	11,010
JM	Girls	0	#278	1	7,507
IL		0	#282	1	6,291
JP	Boys	0	#296	8	7,909
KZ	Boys	0	#296	1	6,578
CZ	Boys	0	#301	5	6,530
AL	Boys	0	#303	1	5,122
DK	Boys	0	#329	4	7,401
PL	Boys	0	#333	8	6,459
GT		0	#338	1	5,948
QA	Girls	0	#343	1	15,378
HK		0	#349	9	8,483
CZ	Girls	0	#351	1	5,378
MY		0	#351	4	12,352
GH	Boys	0	#357	5	8,138
CN	Girls	0	#359	1	8,829
BR		0	#360	1	5,969
MU	Boys	0	#366	4	8,477
PH	Boys	0	#372	12	11,440
PT	Boys	0	#377	5	7,951
JO	Boys	0	#389	1	7,057
BO		0	#407	2	6,868
ZA		0	#407	41	14,421
EG		0	#411	2	6,387
UY	Boys	0	#412	2	5,922
France	Boys	2014	#415	3	2,861
PH	Girls	0	#429	1	13,098
HK	Boys	0	#431	97	12,905
CL		0	#432	3	6,867
MX		0	#441	5	8,339
AR	Boys	0	#457	11	7,628
SD	Boys	0	#465	2	10,523
CR	Boys	0	#470	18	10,188
GT	Boys	0	#494	6	7,625
PA	Boys	0	#499	7	9,305
CO		0	#509	2	7,768
RU	Boys	0	#524	3	12,621
PS	Boys	0	#537	12	10,655
IR	Girls	0	#545	1	8,334
LY		0	#558	2	12,703
CM	Girls	0	#560	1	11,671
KW	Girls	0	#560	2	19,177
IR	Boys	0	#564	2	10,162
CM	Boys	0	#574	2	12,054
United States	Boys	2024	#581	332	7,044
BH		0	#583	5	17,937
BO	Boys	0	#583	10	9,244
AE	Girls	0	#597	1	20,968
BD	Boys	0	#604	2	10,045
IL	Boys	0	#621	5	10,983
SG	Girls	0	#632	1	18,916
HK	Girls	0	#650	1	16,104
IN	Girls	0	#653	2	13,121
CL	Boys	0	#654	12	13,390
SG	Boys	0	#662	36	17,960
Finland	Boys	2026	#676	7	3,552
LB		0	#690	1	13,263
IQ	Boys	0	#695	3	13,071
QA	Boys	0	#741	3	18,093
SY		0	#767	1	11,684
BR	Boys	0	#784	2	12,213
KW	Boys	0	#798	9	18,755
NG	Girls	0	#826	1	15,093
PE	Boys	0	#847	32	14,506
TN		0	#861	5	13,765
OM	Boys	0	#872	10	17,948
ZA	Boys	0	#874	313	25,619
Spain	Boys	0	#901	30	5,610
CO	Boys	0	#907	14	15,656
CL	Girls	0	#915	1	14,098
EG	Boys	0	#919	7	15,035
NL	Boys	0	#926	26	5,873
Germany	Boys	0	#929	24	5,697
MX	Boys	0	#933	50	16,355
NG	Boys	0	#936	16	16,906
SA	Girls	0	#1,008	7	25,931
PE	Girls	0	#1,010	1	14,861
IN	Boys	0	#1,036	4	16,750
AE	Boys	0	#1,072	21	22,615
MY	Girls	0	#1,072	1	24,821
MY	Boys	0	#1,092	20	25,439
CO	Girls	0	#1,152	1	16,140
MA		0	#1,191	9	20,986
DZ		0	#1,228	7	20,130
ZA	Girls	0	#1,234	3	25,928
TR		0	#1,247	8	19,440
MX	Girls	0	#1,267	1	17,781
IT	Boys	0	#1,429	43	10,046
SA	Boys	0	#1,592	23	28,008

Hugh is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

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