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At a Glance: Name: Huck – Meaning: mind, heart, spirit (from Hugh, Germanic hug) – Origin: English (short form of Hugh, a pet form of Hugo) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HUK
Huck is a bold, clean, modern boy's name, pronounced HUK. It's an English short form of Hugh, itself a pet form of Hugo, and it carries the meaning of Hugh: mind, heart, spirit, from the Germanic hug.
Meaning & Origin of Huck
Meaning: Mind, heart, spirit (from Hugh, Germanic hug).
Origin: English (short form of Hugh, a pet form of Hugo).
How to Pronounce Huck
Phonetic: HUK IPA: /ˈhʌk/
Popularity of Huck
Huck ranked #1310 in 2018, its highest spot in the U.S. Social Security data from 2004 to 2024, when 139 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1733 with 95 babies, so it remains a rare pick.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2004–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Huck mean?
Mind, heart, spirit (from Hugh, Germanic hug).
How do you pronounce Huck?
Huck is pronounced HUK (IPA: /ˈhʌk/).
Is Huck a popular name right now?
Huck peaked at #1310 in 2018 and is ranked #1733 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2004–2024.)
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