Hugo

At a Glance: Name: Hugo – Meaning: mind, thought – Origin: Germanic (Latinized form of Hugh) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HYOO-goh

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Hugo is a boy's name with Germanic roots, standing as the Latinized form of Hugh, and its meaning is "mind, thought." It's pronounced HYOO-goh, and it carries a vintage, classic feel among names in this style. For a parent looking at options with an old-world foundation and a clear meaning behind them, Hugo is a straightforward one to consider.

Meaning & Origin of Hugo

Meaning: Mind, thought.

Origin: Germanic (Latinized form of Hugh).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Hugo

Phonetic: HYOO-goh   IPA: /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/

Popularity of Hugo

Hugo's rank has actually moved in an interesting direction: it peaked at #263 back in 1881, when only 36 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #403 with 797 babies — a lower rank today, but well over twenty times as many babies named Hugo as at its historic peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

• Hugh
• Jeffrey
• Raymond
• Richard
• Albert
• Bruno

FAQ

What does the name Hugo mean?

Mind, thought. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hugo)

How do you pronounce Hugo?

Hugo is pronounced HYOO-goh (IPA: /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/).

Is Hugo a popular name right now?

Hugo peaked at #263 in 1881 and is ranked #403 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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