Hugo

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!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Hugo was, in the past month, the 361st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 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 155 times, and liked 0 times.

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.

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

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

french

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

posh

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

spanish

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

intelligent

Hugo means "mind, intellect" in Old German.