Hughes

English, Scottish, Irish surname
"mind, intellect; son of Aodh"

Hughes Origin and Meaning

The name Hughes is a boy's name meaning "mind, intellect; son of Aodh".

Part of the next generation of preppy H-beginning surnames. Once Harrison, Hudson, and Holden are no longer fresh, expect to hear more little boys being called Hughes, Hutch, and Henderson on the playground.

# 794 in the US

Hughes Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Hughes

  • Thomas Hughes
    hymnist
  • Hughes Cleaver
    Canadian MP
  • Hughes Eng
    Canadian community activist
  • Hughes Rudd
    American television journalist
  • Hughes Winborne
    American film editor

Hughes in Pop Culture

  • Mrs. Hughes
    character on "Downton Abbey"
  • Maes Hughes
    character from the manga/anime 'Fullmetal Alchemist'