Hugh Name Origin
/hyoog/-
British (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Hugh
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Hugh is of Old French origin, derived from the Germanic name Hugh, meaning 'heart', 'mind', or 'spirit'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through Norman influence.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Hugh each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).