Hugo name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Hugo
Story and style
Hugo is a short name for boys.
For parents, Hugo is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank29th in 2025
Listed years16/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Rising, Short
Length4 letters
More about Hugo
Background notes
What style of name is Hugo?
Hugo feels familiar, rising and short. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur and Henry: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Names similar to Hugo
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Hugo ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Hugo has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 29th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for boys.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 29th |
| 2024 | 73rd |
| 2023 | 33rd |
| 2022 | 37th |
| 2021 | 34th |
| 2020 | 36th |
| 2019 | 49th |
| 2018 | 51st |
| 2017 | 47th |
| 2016 | 67th |
| 2015 | 59th |
| 2014 | 75th |
| 2013 | 78th |
| 2012 | 70th |
| 2011 | 85th |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | 77th |