Boy Name
Hughes
"From Germanic 'Hugo,' meaning mind, intellect, or spirit. Associated with intelligence and insight."
Ranked #4932 for boys
About the Name Hughes
Meaning
From Germanic 'Hugo,' meaning mind, intellect, or spirit. Associated with intelligence and insight.
Origin
Germanic, EnglishGender
Boy
First Letter
HBoy Rank
#4932
Hughes is a boy name of Germanic, English origin. The name means "From Germanic 'Hugo,' meaning mind, intellect, or spirit. Associated with intelligence and insight." and Currently ranked #4932 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other Germanic, English names.
Popularity Over Time
#73 1950
#21 1960
#6 1970
#26 1980
#29 1990
#43 2000
#105 2010
#95 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Hughes
- HH Howard Hughes (businessman/aviator)
- TH Ted Hughes (poet)