US Popularity Rank: 825

Origin: German

Meaning: Mind, intellect; Soul; Thought; Heart

When thinking about your little one, you no doubt hope that their gorgeous brain will help them take on the world. Knowledge and intelligence are both admirable qualities to possess, so why not remind them of their natural smarts? The German and Latin boys name Hugo comes from the Germanic name Hugh, and means “mind” and “intellect,” as well as "soul," "thought," and "heart." In the film Hugo, we see this charming name in action as the young boy with the same name, played by Asa Butterfield, has a strong intellect for clocks and automation. Another place you might’ve heard this name is from the high-end designer brand Hugo Boss.