Hughes Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hughes Name at a Glance

Name	Hughes
Meaning	Surname.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hughes Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hughes means “Surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hughes Name Origin

Our database records Hughes under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hughes a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hughes is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hughes

When considering Hughes for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.