Hugo

Rank 399th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Hugo was 399th most popular baby name for boys and 803rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 794 babies were named Hugo in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,237 babies in the United States were named Hugo. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Hugo is around 24 to 26 years old.

The name "Hugo" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Hugo is Hug.

Hugo Meaning & Origin

Hugo is a strong and traditional name of Germanic origin, meaning "mind, intellect" or "spirit", often associated with intelligence and wisdom.

The name Hugo is described as bold, lively and charming.

Pronunciation

Hugo is pronounced hu-go in English. The name Hugo has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Hugo

  • The name Hugo is shared with a prestigious set of literary awards: the Hugo Awards, which are given annually for excellence in science fiction or fantasy writing.

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Geography

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