Names like Hugo
If Hugo is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Hugo has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Harry, Rudy, Humberto and Garrett.
24 boy names like Hugo
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- Harry#775Harry means "army ruler." It comes from the name Henry.Also German2 syllables
- Rudy#739Rudy is a short form of Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- HumbertoBright or shining support; brilliant warrior.Also German
- Garrett#564Garrett means "strength of the spear." It can also mean "brave with the spear."Also German2 syllables
- Jeffrey#552Means "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler."Also German2 syllables
- OswaldoOswaldo means "God's power" or "divine ruler."Also German
- Frank#514Frank means "Frenchman" or "free man."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Kolter#600Derived from "Colt", meaning young horse.Also German2 syllables
- HeribertoBright or shining army, famous warrior.Also German
- FreddyFreddy means "peaceful ruler." It's a shortened version of Frederick or similar names…Also German2 syllables
- RodolfoFamous wolf, glorious wolfAlso German
- HerbertBright or shining army.Also German2 syllables
- Ray#792Ray is often a short form of Raymond, meaning "wise protector."Also German
- RandallShield wolf, or rim wolf.Also German2 syllables
- Leonard#637Leonard means "brave lion" or "lion strength." It combines the elements "leon" (lion)…Also German
- GilbertGilbert means "bright pledge" or "shining promise."Also German2 syllables
- RolandoRolando means "famous land." It comes from the combination of "hrod" (fame) and "land"…Also German
- ArnoldArnold means "eagle power" or "ruling eagle." It combines the elements "arn" (eagle) and…Also German2 syllables
- Archie#301Truly brave; genuinely bold.Also German2 syllables
- Marco#370Marco is related to the name Mark.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Luis#144Famous warrior; renowned fighterAlso German
- WillieWillie is a short, friendly version of William.Also German2 syllables
- KarlKarl means "free man" or "strong".Also German
- Johan#572Johan means "God is gracious." It is a form of the name John.Also German2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Hugo?
- Names with a similar style to Hugo include Harry, Rudy, Humberto, Garrett, Jeffrey and Oswaldo.
- How are these names matched to Hugo?
- Each name is compared with Hugo 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. Hugo has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Hugo?
- Harry, Rudy, Humberto, Garrett and Jeffrey share Hugo's German roots.