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The baby name Hugo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': '/ˈhjuːɡoʊ/ (HYOO-go) or /ˈhuːɡoʊ/ (HOO-go)', 'Spanish/Portuguese': '/ˈuɣo/ (OO-go)', 'French': '/yɡo/ (Ü-go)', 'Italian': '/ˈuɡo/ (OO-go)'}.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: {'English': '/ˈhjuːɡoʊ/ (HYOO-go) or /ˈhuːɡoʊ/ (HOO-go)', 'Spanish/Portuguese': '/ˈuɣo/ (OO-go)', 'French': '/yɡo/ (Ü-go)', 'Italian': '/ˈuɡo/ (OO-go)'}

What is the meaning of the name Hugo ?

The baby name Hugo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': '/ˈhjuːɡoʊ/ (HYOO-go) or /ˈhuːɡoʊ/ (HOO-go)', 'Spanish/Portuguese': '/ˈuɣo/ (OO-go)', 'French': '/yɡo/ (Ü-go)', 'Italian': '/ˈuɡo/ (OO-go)'}.

Hugo is in Origin.

Rooted in the Germanic element hug-, Hugo means mind, intellect, or spirit, from Proto-Germanic *hugiz. The Latinized form Hugo appears in medieval records across Europe; related forms include English Hugh, French Hugues, Italian Ugo, Welsh Huw, and the same Hugo in the Low Countries and Scandinavia. Rare feminine forms include Huguette and Hugolina. Common diminutives are Hughie (English) and Huguito (Spanish).

Normans carried the name (as Hugues/Hugh) to England after 1066; it flourished in the Middle Ages through figures such as St. Hugh of Lincoln, Hugh of Cluny, and the theologian Hugh of Saint-Victor, as well as numerous French nobles. In Iberia, Hugo retained steady use; in German-speaking lands, it persisted as a refined classic. The name revived internationally in the 19th and 20th centuries and today ranks highly in Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, and parts of Scandinavia, valued for its crisp sound and scholarly meaning.

Hugo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hugo

Hugo Chávez Politician · Born 1954 · Venezuela Hugo Chávez was a Venezuelan politician best known for serving as the President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013. He was a key figure in the Bolivarian Revolution and implemented socialist policies that aimed to reduce poverty and promote social welfare in Venezuela. Hugo Grotius Politician · Born 1583 · Dutch Republic Hugo Grotius was a pivotal figure in the development of international law, best known for his work 'On the Law of War and Peace'. Born in the Dutch Republic in 1583, he was a politician and legal scholar whose ideas laid the groundwork for modern concepts of international relations. Hugo Weaving Actor · Born 1960 · United Kingdom Hugo Weaving is an actor from the United Kingdom, best known for his roles in 'The Matrix' as Agent Smith and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy as Elrond. He has also appeared in films like 'V for Vendetta' and 'Cloud Atlas', showcasing his versatility and talent in various genres.
Hugo Silva Actor · Born 1977 · Spain Hugo Silva is a Spanish actor best known for his role in the television series 'Los Hombres de Paco'. He has also starred in films like 'El Cuerpo' and 'Las Brujas de Zugarramurdi'. Born in 1977, Silva has become a familiar face in Spanish cinema and television. Hugo Haas Actor · Born 1901 · Czechoslovakia Hugo Haas was a Czech actor and filmmaker best known for his work in the film 'The Girl on the Bridge'. Born in 1901 in Czechoslovakia, he gained fame for his roles in European cinema before moving to Hollywood, where he directed and starred in several films during the 1950s. Hugo Becker Actor · Born 1987 · France Hugo Becker is a French actor best known for his role as Louis Grimaldi in the popular TV series 'Gossip Girl'. He has also appeared in the series 'Baron Noir' and the film 'Damsels in Distress'.

Celebrity babies named Hugo

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Hugo Sánchez Portugal Hugo Sánchez association footballer ★★★★★
Hugo Lebœuf Frank Leboeuf television actor ★★★★★

Hugo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Sweden Boys 2022 #3 643 1,509
TM 0 #4 1 66
NL Boys 2014 #6 388 79
France Boys 2021 #11 2,905 2,865
SV 0 #11 1 283
HN 0 #22 1 704
MU Boys 0 #25 2,748 8,477
PT Boys 0 #25 11,762 7,951
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
NA 0 #29 5 2,537
Belgium Boys 2024 #31 200 401
AR Boys 0 #32 6,548 7,628
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MO 0 #33 20 2,706
MU 0 #35 229 3,613
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
GT Boys 0 #39 3,241 7,625
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
PE Boys 0 #39 13,657 14,506
PT 0 #39 887 4,161
GE 0 #44 1 997
HN Boys 0 #45 8 749
UY Boys 0 #45 3,806 5,922
BO Boys 0 #47 5,377 9,244
MX Boys 0 #49 23,178 16,355
GT 0 #51 453 5,948
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
CL Boys 0 #54 11,691 13,390
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
MO Boys 0 #56 234 5,842
CY 0 #58 3 1,632
LU 0 #58 9 2,830
AO 0 #59 18 2,729
BO 0 #61 629 6,868
EC Boys 0 #64 434 3,322
LU Boys 0 #65 245 4,970
CN 0 #68 18 3,857
EC 0 #68 48 2,502
New Zealand Boys 2009 #70 53 100
JP 0 #71 7 4,057
MX 0 #75 749 8,339
PE 0 #78 350 6,350
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
Norway Boys 2025 #80 64 444
CO Boys 0 #81 15,275 15,656
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
Spain Boys 0 #83 8,029 5,610
Switzerland Boys 2024 #87 51 1,769
CR Boys 0 #87 1,431 10,188
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #97 7 4,523
AR 0 #98 90 2,915
EE Boys 0 #103 23 2,087
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
AO Boys 0 #105 172 5,568
CL 0 #107 648 6,867
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
HK Boys 0 #109 1,367 12,905
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
UY 0 #109 72 2,477
PA 0 #115 16 3,797
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
BR Boys 0 #121 3,597 12,213
ID Boys 0 #121 11 4,130
Finland Boys 2026 #123 4,279 3,552
CO 0 #128 833 7,768
CR 0 #130 29 5,526
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
Canada Boys 2024 #146 187 2,588
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
TW Boys 0 #157 90 7,111
PR Boys 0 #158 17 2,508
HU Boys 0 #162 13 3,954
NL Boys 0 #164 2,525 5,873
PA Boys 0 #168 543 9,305
CZ 0 #174 12 3,154
CZ Boys 0 #176 156 6,530
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CN Boys 0 #184 152 9,639
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
BR 0 #192 165 5,969
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
JP Boys 0 #196 106 7,909
SI Boys 0 #198 12 3,402
DK 0 #200 7 5,198
Spain 0 #200 335 2,326
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
BG Boys 0 #212 9 3,850
NA Boys 0 #213 23 6,830
IR 0 #217 13 4,221
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
HK 0 #234 120 8,483
HR Boys 0 #247 12 3,997
DK Boys 0 #251 75 7,401
NL 0 #255 142 2,481
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #267 6 5,926
GR Boys 0 #268 6 6,912
PL Boys 0 #272 64 6,459
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Austria Boys 0 #284 166 2,180
Finland Boys 0 #285 149 2,041
JM Boys 0 #285 9 6,876
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
AL Boys 0 #296 8 5,122
MY 0 #305 26 12,352
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #342 10 8,539
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
ZA 0 #345 103 14,421
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
United States Boys 2024 #362 797 7,044
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
PH Boys 0 #370 14 11,440
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
Germany 0 #398 40 2,542
IR Boys 0 #403 156 10,162
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
PT Girls 0 #413 39 7,952
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CM Boys 0 #436 115 12,054
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
RU Boys 0 #467 39 12,621
Germany Boys 0 #468 615 5,697
GT Girls 0 #479 27 7,500
UY Girls 0 #485 26 6,731
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
PS Boys 0 #522 27 10,655
LY 0 #524 12 12,703
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
ZA Boys 0 #534 939 25,619
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
AR Girls 0 #564 36 8,289
IL Boys 0 #567 41 10,983
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BO Girls 0 #578 34 9,488
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
SG Boys 0 #591 107 17,960
HK Girls 0 #592 24 16,104
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IT 0 #617 98 4,183
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #655 13 13,071
IT Boys 0 #661 1,120 10,046
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
QA Boys 0 #688 20 18,093
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
KW Boys 0 #756 14 18,755
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
MY Boys 0 #768 358 25,439
CL Girls 0 #785 67 14,098
TN 0 #800 30 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #813 26 4,949
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
PE Girls 0 #853 91 14,861
OM Boys 0 #856 26 17,948
EG Boys 0 #865 22 15,035
NG Boys 0 #871 81 16,906
Spain Girls 0 #892 92 5,561
DZ 0 #897 281 20,130
BR Girls 0 #907 35 12,708
United States Girls 2020 #912 6 8,768
NL Girls 0 #940 16 5,933
MA 0 #942 187 20,986
CO Girls 0 #977 102 16,140
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,037 56 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,040 144 17,781
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
TR 0 #1,155 57 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,571 44 28,008

Hugo is popular in 95 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
NL
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Hugo

Hugo is predominantly a boy's name.
Hugo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'English': '/ˈhjuːɡoʊ/ (HYOO-go) or /ˈhuːɡoʊ/ (HOO-go)', 'Spanish/Portuguese': '/ˈuɣo/ (OO-go)', 'French': '/yɡo/ (Ü-go)', 'Italian': '/ˈuɡo/ (OO-go)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hugh, Hugues, Huw, Ugo, Hughie and Hugi.
Yes, very popular — Hugo ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 14 countries.
Hugo ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Hugo's popularity is declining. It moved from #6 in 2011 to #11 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 8 notable people named Hugo are in our database, including Hugo Chávez (Politician), Hugo Grotius (Politician), Hugo Weaving (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Hugo for their child, including Hugo Sánchez.