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The baby name Ugo is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OO-go.

Ugo is Germanic, Igbo, Italian in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Germanic, Igbo, Italian
Pronunciation: OO-go

What is the meaning of the name Ugo ?

The baby name Ugo is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OO-go.

Ugo is Germanic, Igbo, Italian in Origin.

Ugo has two independent etymologies. In Italian it is the vernacular form of medieval Latin Hugo, reflecting a Germanic personal name built on Old High German hugu, mind, thought, spirit; the same element underlies Hugh. In Igbo, Ugo is a lexical name from ugo, eagle, also appearing as the first element of longer names such as Ugochukwu. The two origins are unrelated despite their similar sound.

The name is established in Italy, especially alongside Hugo and the older Ugone, and is familiar through figures such as the poet Ugo Foscolo and actor Ugo Tognazzi. French usage also has Ugo as a modern spelling beside Hugo, though Hugh predominates in English. In Nigeria and the Igbo diaspora, Ugo may be given independently or used as a short form of theophoric compounds. In the United States it remains uncommon.

Ugo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ugo

Ugo Tognazzi Actor · Born 1922 · Italy Ugo Tognazzi was an Italian actor best known for his role in the comedy film 'La Cage aux Folles'. Born in 1922, he became a prominent figure in Italian cinema, starring in movies like 'Il Federale' and 'La Grande Bouffe'. Ugo Gregoretti Actor · Born 1930 · Italy Ugo Gregoretti was an Italian director best known for his work in film and television. He was also an actor, screenwriter, author, and TV host, and directed 20 films over the course of his career.

Ugo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
IT Boys 0 #149 15,090 10,046
Belgium Boys 2022 #162 36 401
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
NG 0 #182 84 5,926
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Boys 0 #209 10 4,970
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
HR Boys 0 #252 8 3,997
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
France Boys 2021 #258 135 2,865
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
NG Boys 0 #297 1,543 16,906
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
IT 0 #302 707 4,183
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
GT 0 #304 11 5,948
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
Canada Boys 2017 #331 5 2,609
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
NG Girls 0 #340 690 15,093
PT Boys 0 #350 18 7,951
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #408 6 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
AR Boys 0 #447 21 7,628
GT Boys 0 #453 22 7,625
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
LY 0 #522 14 12,703
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CM Boys 0 #537 14 12,054
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BO Boys 0 #575 18 9,244
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
CL Boys 0 #649 17 13,390
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
BR Boys 0 #713 39 12,213
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
PE Boys 0 #810 69 14,506
CO Boys 0 #850 71 15,656
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #870 61 5,610
MX Boys 0 #876 107 16,355
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #924 29 5,697
NL Boys 0 #926 26 5,873
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,064 29 22,615
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,135 44 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,268 179 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Ugo is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Wallonia, Belgium
Belgium
Switzerland
Canada

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People also ask about Ugo

Ugo is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ugo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced OO-go.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hugo, Hugh, Hugues, Huw, Ugone and Uge.
Yes — Ugo ranked #136 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Ugo ranks highest in Switzerland (#136 in 2024).
Yes — 2 notable people named Ugo are in our database, including Ugo Tognazzi (Actor), Ugo Gregoretti (Actor).