Hugo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hugo Name at a Glance

Name	Hugo
Meaning	Variant of Hugh 'a thinker.' See also Keegan.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hugo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hugo means “Variant of Hugh 'a thinker.' See also Keegan”. 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.

Hugo Name Origin

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

Is Hugo a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hugo

When considering Hugo 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.