Hughes name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic, Old High German and Irish
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hughes hu-ghes
Meaning: Soul, Intelligent, Spirit and Fire
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What does Hughes mean?

Outstanding and Ceaseless Hughes came from Germanic is a boy name is used in English. Hughes is version of pious and desirable Hugh. Hugh is shortened form of Hubert. Hugh is English cognate of Hugo.

Also Hugh is equivalent of Hugo in English language. Outstanding and Ceaseless Hugh came from Germanic, Old High German and Irish, meaning of Hugh is "Intelligent, Spirit and Mind".

How do I pronounce Hughes?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Hughes as hu-ghes.

Variants of Hughes

Hugh, Hugo, Fitzhugh, Haug, Hubert, Hugi

Middle Names for Hughes

Gann, Rron, view more middle names that goes with Hughes

How popular is the name Hughes?

Hughes is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1896 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1916, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 790 on boy names chart when 61 babies were named Hughes.

There are over 785 babies that have been given the name Hughes in United States. Hughes is an uncommon baby name in France where it had been in use since 1937 and peaked in 1947 when it ranked 586th.

Also, Hughes is a familiar name in Ghana, Belgium, Canada and Gabon. According to our research, at least 2000 people have been bestowed Hughes around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023590315
2022441323
2021529717
2020483919
2019608814
2018759710
2017668112
201688098
2015573815
201481259
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Hughes

You are a good speaker who knows what to say to motivate people. You need an aim in life otherwise, it might affect your mental health in a negative way. To have number 8 as your soul urge number reveals your wish to be financially stable, so you don't have to worry about the future so much. When it comes to career, you are all about punctuality. You don't have time for people who don't have time for themselves.

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Sibling Names for Hughes

Choosing a name for your baby is an exciting but challenging task. If you have decided to name your little one Hughes, you may be wondering about the perfect sibling names that complement it. Here are some great options to inspire your search and help you find the ideal matches for your growing family.

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Famous people named Hughes

  • Hughes de Beaumont, French painter and engraver of genre, portraits
  • Hughes Rudd, television journalist and CBS News correspondent
  • Hughes brothers, are American film directors and producers
  • Hughes Turner Project, They released two albums
  • Director Hughes William Thompson, well-known for short Horn

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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