Names like Hugh
If Hugh is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Germanic classics to names with a similar sound. Hugh has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Mylo, Bruno, Henrik and Harvey.
24 boy names like Hugh
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- Mylo#737Mylo is often considered a modern name, possibly derived from the Germanic name Milo…Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Bruno#740This name means 'brown' or 'dark-haired'.Also Germanic
- HenrikHenrik means "ruler of the home" or "power of the house." It combines the elements…Also Germanic
- Harvey#251Battle worthy; strong in battle.Also Germanic
- Lewis#433Famous warrior or fighter.Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Conrad#417It means 'brave counsel' or 'bold advisor'.Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Dereck#688This name means 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'.Also Germanic
- Alonzo#511This name means 'noble' or 'ready for battle'.Also Germanic
- AlaricThis name means 'ruler of all' or 'powerful ruler.' It suggests someone who is a natural…Also Germanic
- Clyde#743Derived from the name of the River Clyde in Scotland.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Huxley#736From a place name meaning "Hugh's meadow" or "inhospitable place."Similar popularity curve
- Enoch#746Enoch means "dedicated" or "consecrated."Similar popularity curve
- Frederick#435Frederick means "peaceful ruler." It combines the elements "peace" and "power/rule."Also Germanic
- EmmetThis name means "universal" or "truth." It suggests someone who is complete or…Also Germanic
- Hank#413Hank is a short form of Henry, which means "ruler of the home" or "power of the home."Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Duke#695This name comes from a title of nobility, meaning a high-ranking leader or nobleman.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Charlie#145It means 'free man' or simply 'man'.Also Germanic
- Zeke#803Zeke is a shortened version of Ezekiel, which means "God will strengthen." It can also…Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Reign#772To reign means to rule as king or queen.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Amos#730It means 'to carry' or 'burden-bearer', often interpreted as 'borne by God'.Similar popularity curve
- Harlan#617Harlan means 'rock land' or 'hare land'.Similar popularity curve
- Wes#716Wes is often short for Wesley, meaning "western meadow."Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Creed#663This name comes from the Latin word for a system of beliefs or a set of principles.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Bjorn#829The name Bjorn simply means 'bear'.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
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- What names are similar to Hugh?
- Names with a similar style to Hugh include Mylo, Bruno, Henrik, Harvey, Lewis and Conrad.
- How are these names matched to Hugh?
- Each name is compared with Hugh on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Hugh has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Germanic names are like Hugh?
- Mylo, Bruno, Henrik, Harvey and Lewis share Hugh's Germanic roots.