Hugo

Male

Meaning

Wise man

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/ˈhjuːɡoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Hugo:

Dogs named Hugo tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Hugo?

Naming your dog Hugo suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic and timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Hugo a good dog name?

Hugo has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Hugo isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hugo was, in the past month, the 339th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Hugo 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.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Hugo was viewed 0 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Hugo is most adored in Kentucky, North Carolina and Maryland.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Tennessee and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Hugo:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Siberian Husky
  4. Poodle
  5. Shih Tzu

Hugo is found in these categories:

german dog names
german

Derived from old German, meaning "bright in mind and spirit".

french dog names
french

Famous French author of "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame".

posh dog names
posh

Derived from aristocratic roots, it's favored by high society and literary elites.

spanish dog names
spanish

Common first name in Spanish-speaking countries, derived from Germanic origin.

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Hugo means "mind, intellect" in Old German.

Dog names like Hugo:

Lucky, fortunate
Home ruler
Home ruler
Ruler Of The Home
Battle warrior
The son of Hugh
Hugo dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (3)

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Christine Maher (England, United Kingdom)
My frenchie is called Hugo and i think it’s a perfect name for him . It stands out as a name and is quite posh too !!!! 😊
April 29, 2024

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)
I think of Hugo is a great name that will make any big dog lover smile.
January 22, 2024

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Carolina (Alabama, United States)
it's perfect 👌😍 for my puppy
March 12, 2022 ◆ Translated

Let us know what you think of Hugo as a dog name!