Is Hugo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Hugo is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #371 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Hugo?

HYOO-go · IPA: //ˈhjuːɡoʊ//

Hugo Boy

Popularity: #371 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

German; Latin; Old French

Meaning

German: mind; heart; Latin: bright in mind; Old French: intelligent

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hugo has roots in several languages, primarily German and Latin. It became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in France and Germany. The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Hugo has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Hugh
Hugo

International Variants

Hugo (Spanish)
Hugues (French)
Hugo (Portuguese)
Hugo (Italian)

Famous people named Hugo

Hugo Weaving is an Australian actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Hugo Boss was a German fashion designer and founder of the Hugo Boss fashion brand.

Hugo Chávez was a Venezuelan politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013.

Hugo Lloris is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur and the French national team.

Fictional characters named Hugo

Hugo Strange is a character in the DC Comics universe, known as a psychiatrist and adversary of Batman.

Hugo the Abominable Snowman is a character from the animated film 'The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones'.

Sibling Suggestions

Leo Max Felix Oscar Theo Jasper Milo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hugo was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hugo has ranked as high as #695 nationally which occurred in 2006 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Hugo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hugo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	154	21%
TX	99	14%
NY	60	8%
FL	34	5%
IL	31	4%
WA	23	3%
MA	23	3%
MN	22	3%
AZ	21	3%
NC	20	3%
PA	18	2%
GA	18	2%
OH	18	2%
VA	17	2%
MI	14	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	24
1881	36
1882	19
1883	38
1884	17
1885	34
1886	19
1887	30
1888	27
1889	33
1890	43
1891	27
1892	37
1893	36
1894	32
1895	39
1896	31
1897	23
1898	25
1899	18
1900	23
1901	30
1902	26
1903	19
1904	26
1905	16
1906	27
1907	23
1908	31
1909	30
1910	39
1911	59
1912	107
1913	117
1914	169
1915	195
1916	200
1917	183
1918	184
1919	159
1920	161
1921	201
1922	139
1923	151
1924	159
1925	157
1926	159
1927	132
1928	132
1929	152
1930	143
1931	98
1932	97
1933	75
1934	66
1935	75
1936	72
1937	77
1938	57
1939	52
1940	41
1941	48
1942	49
1943	66
1944	46
1945	63
1946	59
1947	55
1948	45
1949	57
1950	59
1951	71
1952	81
1953	72
1954	80
1955	79
1956	73
1957	91
1958	89
1959	99
1960	96
1961	96
1962	121
1963	108
1964	103
1965	122
1966	123
1967	118
1968	156
1969	155
1970	162
1971	204
1972	175
1973	215
1974	251
1975	241
1976	242
1977	255
1978	220
1979	304
1980	340
1981	426
1982	350
1983	293
1984	298
1985	344
1986	368
1987	369
1988	421
1989	524
1990	552
1991	566
1992	613
1993	587
1994	548
1995	528
1996	519
1997	530
1998	570
1999	598
2000	638
2001	637
2002	715
2003	727
2004	759
2005	796
2006	811
2007	740
2008	779
2009	722
2010	616
2011	618
2012	639
2013	656
2014	695
2015	708
2016	723
2017	750
2018	733
2019	648
2020	709
2021	714
2022	799
2023	769
2024	797