Hugh

Hugh is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Hugh isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Hugh is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Hugh was, in the past month, the 4392nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Hugh is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Hugh was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Hugh's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Hugh is most adored in Arkansas, Virginia and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Nebraska and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hugh.

Most popular breeds named Hugh:

1. Rottweiler

Hugh is found in these categories:

british

Common in British history, often associated with nobility and royalty.

old-fashioned

Popular in medieval times, rarely heard in modern dog parks.

exotic

Uncommon for canines, it hails from old German, meaning "heart, mind, spirit".