Hugo Meaning

What does Hugo mean?

The name Hugo is of Latin origin.

The meaning of Hugo is "bright mind".

It is also of English origin, where its meaning is "heart, mind, or spirit".

Hugo is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Hu-go.

The Given Name Hugo

Hugo is a form of Hugh. See Hugh for further details.

Fearless and chic, it is a name considered by many parents.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

Hugo remains a favorite due to its simple and valiant nature.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Hugo Claus, and Hugo Hovenkamp.

Hugo Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 422 in baby name popularity for boys with 726 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 417 in baby name popularity for boys with 746 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Hugo Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Hugo has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Hugo to other names.

Hugo Related Names

Hugo is a form of Hugh.

Famous Hugos

Hugo ~ 1 hurricane
Hugo Claus ~ Writer
Hugo Hovenkamp ~ Soccer Player
Hugo Theorell ~ Nobel Prize for Medicine 1955
Hugo Weaving ~ Actor

Hugo Numerology

What will your new littleHugo be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Hugo Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Hugo in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Hugo.

Just for fun, see the name Hugo in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Hugo in Nautical Flags page.