Hugo at a glance
- Meaning
- “mind, heart”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- HYOO-goh
- Other forms
- Hugh, Hugues, Ugo
Where the name Hugo comes from
Hugo is the Latin form of Hugh, from a Germanic word for “mind” or “spirit”. It is used in many European languages, including Spanish, French and German. It has become popular in the UK in recent years.