Hugo
BoyGermanic · English /ˈhju.ɡoʊ/; German /ˈhuː.ɡo/.
Hugo is a boys’ name with Germanic roots in mind and thought, a rounded ending and a touch of vintage boldness.
Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
English /ˈhju.ɡoʊ/; German /ˈhuː.ɡo/.
Mind, thought or spirit.
Hugo draws its meaning from a Germanic element associated with the mind, thought and spirit. It belongs to the Hug- family of names and is related to Hugh. “The thinker” is an appealing interpretation, but the underlying element names an idea rather than describing the person who bears it. English Hugo begins like “Hugh”, while German uses a long u without that y sound. French /y.ɡo/ and Spanish /ˈu.ɣo/ leave the h unspoken. The firm g and rounded final vowel give the name a jaunty edge: it can feel vintage without sounding hushed or delicate. That contrast may appeal if you want an old-established name with some bounce when called aloud.
Etymology: Hugo comes from the Germanic Hug- name family, whose element hugu or hugi refers to mind, thought or spirit.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Boys
Rank378
Girls
RankNot reported
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Germanic