Hugo name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 21st, 2023

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, German, French, Scandinavian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Latin, Latinized, Faroese, Sami, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hugo

hyoo-go

Meaning: Spirit, Heart, Intelligence or Spirit and Intelligent

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What does Hugo mean?
Variations of Hugo
Nicknames for Hugo
How popular is Hugo?
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Similar Names to Hugo
Sibling Names for Hugo
Famous People Named Hugo
Lists having Hugo

What does Hugo mean?

Illustrous and Perennial unisex name Hugo is commonly used in Spanish, English, Faroese, Sami, Dutch, Norwegian, Latinized, Scandinavian, Danish, Portuguese, German, Finnish, Icelandic, Latin, Swedish and French which of Old High German and Germanic origin, meaning of Hugo is "Bright Mind, Heart, Intelligence or Spirit or Intelligent".

Hugo is resultant of Hugues. Hugues is variant of widespread, virtuous and everlasting Hugh. Hugues means Spirit, Intelligent and Mind is used in French and Spanish came from Old High German and Germanic..

Hugo is Latin equivalent of Hughmid-19th century. Also Hugo is English equivalent of Hubert. Also Hugo is equivalent of Hugh in Scandinavian, Dutch and English languages. Also Hugo is equivalent of Names Beginning with Hug-, See Hug in German language.

Also Hugo is Latin equivalent of Hugi. It is celebrated on April 1st.

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How do I pronounce Hugo?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Hugo is hyoo-go.

Variants of Hugo

Haug, Hubert, Hugh, Hugi, Hubertus, Hugbert, Hugubert, Hugiberht, Eubert, Fitzhugh, Hugee

Nicknames for Hugo

The baby name Hugo is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:

Names that rhyme with Hugo

How popular is the name Hugo?

a popular name in United States having over 32193 recievers in 144 years of usage. At the peak of its usage in 1890, it ranked 259th when 811 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names an astounding 87 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales with over 11468 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

When at the peak of its usage in 2017, 1311 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 48th position. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 2 times Also, Hugo was a very popular name in France.

Over 138910 babies have been named Hugo since 1901. When at the peak of its usage in 2013, it ranked 2nd when 7699 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 78 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the name has been to the top 5 baby names 9 times Also, a very popular name in Spain having over 64423 recievers in 15 years of usage.

When at its peak in 2013, 5984 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 5 baby names 9 times Also, Hugo was a popular name in Sweden.

Over 3481 babies have been named Hugo since 1998. When at the peak of its usage in 2003, the moniker grabbed the 16th spot and 777 baby boys were given the name.

After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 6 times

A common name in Netherlands having over 1899 recievers in 5 years of usage.

At the peak of its usage in 2017, 393 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 22nd position. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, A common name in Denmark having over 370 recievers in 2 years of usage.

At present at its peak, 250 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 26th position. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 2 times Also, In Belgium, Hugo was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 6593 babies.

When at its peak in 2004,. However after 22 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, A common name in New South Wales with over 1856 new-borns have been given the name since 2009.

Currently at its peak, 217 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 38th position. Also, A common name in Queensland with over 706 new-borns have been given the name since 2013.

When at the peak of its usage in 2015, it ranked 46th when 138 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, A common name in Victoria with over 914 new-borns have been given the name since 2013.

When at its peak in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 41st spot and 161 baby boys were given the name.

In Ireland, Hugo is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1996 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 107 on boy names chart when 67 babies were given the name Hugo. Over 507 people have been named Hugo in Ireland.

Also, in Switzerland, the name has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 100 names. In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 100 on boy names chart when 86 babies were given the name Hugo.

Over 1168 babies in Switzerland have been named Hugo.

Hugo is a rare baby name in Denmark however it is still in use. Over 370 babies in Denmark have been named Hugo.

However things change on global perspective, Hugo is extremely popular in Argentina where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Mexico. Also the baby name is popular in Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Portugal, Guatemala, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Germany, Venezuela, Mozambique, Uruguay, Angola, El Salvador, Cuba, DR Congo, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras and South Africa.

At least, 1510000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	422	726
2017	418	744
2016	430	717
2015	432	708
2014	434	694

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Numerological analysis of Hugo

Lies can be comforting, but you always prefer to hear the ugly truth instead. You live for the things that matter like friendship, kindness, cruelty-free world, and dreams. All people want is to take advantage of easy opportunities and leave the hard battle with other people who care more. No one dares to say bad things about you. You are an example of how a true friend and perfect lover should look like if no 6 is your personality number.

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Sibling Names for Hugo

Choosing a name for your baby is an exciting task, and with Hugo being a popular choice, it's important to find the perfect sibling names that complement it. Here are some unique and meaningful names to consider for your newborn's brother or sister.

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Famous people named Hugo

Hugo Wolf, Austrian composer of Slovene origin
Hugo Banzer, Bolivian politician
Hugo Young, British journalist and columnist and senior political commentator at 'The Guardian'
Hugo Bleicher, senior non-commissioned officer of Nazi Germany's Abwehr
Hugo Egon Balder, German actor and comedian
Hugo Hadwiger, {{citation
Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle, German Jesuit priest and one of the foremost teachers to embrace both Roman Catholic Christianity and Zen Buddhism
Hugo Gyldén, Finland-Swedish astronomer primarily
Hugo Dingler, German scientist and philosopher
Hugo Reid, early resident of Los Angeles County who became a naturalized citizen of California and
Hugo Winterhalter, American easy listening arranger and composer

Hugo van der Goes, was one of the most significant and original Flemish painters of the late 15th century
Hugo Egmont Hørring, Danish politician
Hugo Montenegro, American orchestra leader and composer of film soundtracks
Hugo Sánchez Bonilla, artist
Hugo von Trimberg, German Catholic didactic author of the Middle Ages
Hugo Kaun, German composer, conductor, and music teacher
Hugo Anzorreguy, Secretary of Intelligence of the Argentine Republic
Hugo Brunner, was Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, England
Hugo Batalla, Uruguayan politician
Hugo Weisgall, American composer and conductor
Hugo Koch, Dutch inventor
Hugo Launicke, German resistance fighter against the Nazi régime and later a Socialist Unity Party of Germany politician

Hugo van Wadenoyen, British photographer, of Dutch origins
Hugo Rietveld, (7 March 1932 – 16 July 2016
Hugo Meynell, English country landowner and politician
Hugo Flinn, Irish Fianna Fáil politician
Hugo Jan Huss, orchestra conductor and music director
Hugo Häring, German architect and architectural writer best
Hugo Österman, Finnish Lieutenant-General during World War II
Hugo Williams, British poet, journalist and travel writer
Hugo Pesce, Peruvian physician and left-wing activist
Hugo Southwell, retired Scottish rugby union footballer
Hugo Peretti, American songwriter and record producer
Hugo Kronecker, German physiologist from Liegnitz
Hugo Hamilton, Irish writer

Hugo Cifuentes, Cifuentes began studying drawing and painting
Hugo Sillén, Swedish Communist politician
Hugo Wast, renowned Argentine novelist and script writer
Hugo Rignold, English conductor and violinist
Hugo Benioff, American seismologist and a professor at the California Institute of Technology
Hugo Grotius, Dutch jurist
Hugo Steinhaus, Jewish-Polish mathematician and educator
Hugo Theorell, Swedish scientist and Nobel Prize laureate{{Cite journal
Hugo de Vries, Dutch botanist and one of the first geneticists
Hugo Münsterberg, German-American psychologist
Hugo von Mohl, German botanist from Stuttgart
Hugo Winckler, German archaeologist and historian
Hugo Schiff, Italian naturalized chemist, German by nationality