Hugo
Meaning of Hugo
Hugo is a male name of German origin, and it has been popular among parents for many decades. The name Hugo is pronounced as HYOO-goh in English (/ˈhju.goʊ/), while in Spanish the pronunciation shifts slightly to OO-go (/ˈu.ɣo̞/). A common variation of the name is Hugh. Hugo's popularity in the United States has fluctuated over time, but it has generally remained within the top 500 names for newborn boys since 1900. Its peak popularity was in the year 2006 when it ranked 369th most popular with 811 occurrences. Despite its occasional dips, Hugo remains a strong choice for parents seeking a timeless name with international appeal.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as HYOO-goh (/ˈhju.gəʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as HYOO-goh (/ˈhju.goʊ/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as OO-go (/ˈu.ɣo̞/)
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Notable People Named Hugo
| Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías was a Venezuelan politician and military officer who served as president of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013, known for his leadership of the Fifth Republic Movement and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela. |
| Hugo Grotius, also known as Hugo de Groot, was a versatile Dutch figure known for his contributions as a humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, statesman, poet, and playwright. |
| Hugo Wolf was an Austrian composer known for his intense and expressive art songs, making a significant impact on late Romantic music. |
| Hugo van der Goes was a significant Flemish painter known for his innovative style and influential works, such as the Portinari Triptych, which played a role in the development of realism and color use in Italian Renaissance art. |
| Hugo Gernsback, an American editor and publisher, is often referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction" for his significant contributions to the genre, including founding the first science fiction magazine, Amazing Stories, and inspiring the annual "Hugo Awards" at the World Science Fiction Convention. |
| Hugo de Vries - Hugo Marie de Vries was a prominent Dutch botanist and geneticist known for his contributions to the concept of genes, the laws of heredity, and the theory of evolution through mutation. |
| Hugo Claus - Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was a prominent Belgian author, known for his work in drama, novels, and poetry, as well as his contributions as a painter and film director, who won the 2000 International Nonino Prize in Italy. |
| Hugo Pratt, an Italian comic book creator, is renowned for his captivating storytelling and historical accuracy in works like Corto Maltese, earning him a place in the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2005. |
| Hugo Mallo Novegil is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a right-back at Brazilian club Internacional. |
| Hugo Emil Alfvén was a multi-talented Swedish composer, conductor, violinist, and painter. |
| Hugo Duro Perales is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a striker at La Liga club Valencia CF. |
| Hugo Stiglitz López, also known as Hugo Stiglitz, is a well-known Mexican actor. |
| Hugo Corro, an Argentine former professional boxer, held the undisputed middleweight championship from April 1978 to June 1979. |
| Hugo Calderano - Hugo Marinho Borges Calderano is a Brazilian table tennis player who reached number 3 in the world rankings in January 2022, making him the greatest Americas player of all time. |
| Hugo Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss - Hugo Richard Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March DL, was a British Conservative politician. |
