Boy name · Germanic
Hugo
Our shortlist groups Hugo under classic, international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Mind, intellect
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- classic, international
Names similar to Hugo
Sharing at least one style with Hugo — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Hugo's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Hugo
What does the name Hugo mean?
Hugo is of Germanic origin and means "Mind, intellect".
Is Hugo a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Hugo" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Hugo?
Names with a similar style to Hugo include Muhammad, Elias, Rory, Arjun.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed August 2026.