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Hugo

Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh, has more heft and energy than the original -- and of course we love names that end (or begin, for that matter) with an o. This one is especially appealing because it's backed up by lots of solid history and European style. In the seventh Harry Potter novel, Ron and Hermione bestow the name Hugo on their son. Hugo Strange, meanwhile, is a longtime adversary of Batman. Real-life Hugos include Hugo Chavez, the late president of Venezuela, and the fashion world's Hugo Boss. In the more distant past there was the distinguished Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. Hugo is currently enjoying mass popularity in several European countries, including Spain, France and Sweden, and it has long been stylish in the UK. It has been Number 1 in Spain since 2018. Trivia tidbit: The annual awards for sci-fi writing are called the Hugos, honoring early genre writer Hugo Gernsback.
Spanish, German, Portuguese Male
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Meaning

Mind, intellect

Popularity

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Pronunciation

HOO-go

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Sophisticated
  • Creative
  • Curious

Compatibility

Hugo pairs well with classic or elegant sibling names, and also works nicely as a strong middle name choice. It complements both traditional and modern naming styles, making it a versatile option for parents looking for a sophisticated yet approachable name.

Intelligent Sophisticated Creative Curious

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Hugo Grotius

Hugo Grotius

Jurist

Born: April 10, 1583 · Delft, Dutch Republic

Portrait of Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Actor

Born: April 4, 1960 · Ibadan, Nigeria

Portrait of Hugo Lloris

Hugo Lloris

Athlete

Born: December 26, 1986 · Nice, France

Portrait of Hugo Pratt

Hugo Pratt

Artist

Born: June 15, 1927 · Rimini, Italy

Portrait of Hugo Almeida

Hugo Almeida

Athlete

Born: May 23, 1984 · Fajões, Portugal

Portrait of Hugo Vickers

Hugo Vickers

Writer

Born: April 12, 1951 · Windsor, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Hugo Original form
  • Yago Spanish
  • Hugues French
  • Ugo Italian
  • Hugó Hungarian
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Cyrillic (Tatar)
  • Devanagari (Hindi)
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • هوغو (Hugo) Arabic
  • フーゴ (Fūgo) Japanese
  • Һуго (Hugo) Cyrillic (Tatar)
  • ह्यूगो (Hyūgo) Devanagari (Hindi)
  • 휴고 (Hyugo) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hugo

What does Hugo mean?
Mind, intellect
What is the origin of Hugo?
Hugo has Spanish, German, Portuguese origins.
Is Hugo popular?
Hugo has been viewed 103 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Hugo?
Similar names include Mia, Phineas, Calvin, Eric, Alice.
How do you pronounce Hugo?
Hugo is pronounced HOO-go.

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