Gender: Male
Origin: German, Germanic
Meaning: Bright Mind, Mind, Spirit, Form of Hugh
Pronunciation: hoo-go, /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/, HH Y UW G OW
Popularity Rank: #242
Derived from the Old French name Hugues, ultimately from the Germanic name Hugo, which means 'heart, mind, spirit'. It was brought to England by the Normans and became popular in the Middle Ages.
The name Hugo is of German, Germanic origin and means Bright Mind, Mind, Spirit, Form of Hugh, Bright in Mind and Spirit, Heart, Intelligence or Spirit, Heart, mind, spirit. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hugo is commonly found in France, Mexico, United States of America, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hoo-go
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH Y UW G OW
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Hugo is recorded 191,512 times globally, ranking it as the 242th most common name worldwide.
Hugo is most prevalent in France, with 36,663 occurrences, making it the 78th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Hugo is found among 1 in every 12 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #78 | 1 : 36 |
| Mexico | #82 | 1 : 37 |
| United States of America | #296 | 1 : 96 |
| Colombia | #174 | 1 : 80 |
| Peru | #57 | 1 : 68 |
| Portugal | #40 | 1 : 12 |
| Chile | #94 | 1 : 48 |
| Spain | #216 | 1 : 74 |
| Argentina | #54 | 1 : 32 |
| Bolivia | #71 | 1 : 57 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hugo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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