Hugues Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Frankish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hugues is a noble name of Frankish origin meaning 'mind' or 'spirit'.
Meaning of the Name Hugues
Hugues is a masculine given name of Frankish origin. It is derived from the Germanic name 'Hug', meaning 'mind', 'heart', or 'spirit'. The name was popular among the Franks, a confederation of Germanic tribes who ruled parts of what is now France in the 5th-9th centuries. Hugues is a strong and noble name with a rich historical background.
Popularity of the Name Hugues
The popularity for the name Hugues peaked in popularity in the year 1985 with 5 births, which ranked number 17,199 out of 18,256 unique names for that year. Hugues had the most male births in 1985 with 5, which ranked number 6,523 out of 7,588 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Hugues
Popularity of Hugues by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hugues. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hugues in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hugues is a great pick!
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