Welsh boy name
Huw Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Huw means mind, spirit. The Welsh form of Hugh, from a Germanic word meaning mind or spirit
Huw is the Welsh form of Hugh and comes from a Germanic word meaning heart, mind or spirit. It was brought to Wales by the Normans and quickly adopted, and it has remained one of the most common Welsh boys' names. The pronunciation is almost the same as the English Hugh, so it is easily used in both languages. Well-known bearers include the broadcaster Huw Edwards, who presented the BBC News at Ten. Huw is short, friendly and timeless.
Variants of Huw
HewHugh
Well-known people named Huw
Huw Edwards.
Huw popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2017 Huw ranked #710 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Huw mean?
Huw means "mind, spirit". The Welsh form of Hugh, from a Germanic word meaning mind or spirit.
How do you pronounce Huw?
Huw is pronounced HYOO.
What is the origin of Huw?
Huw is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of Hugh, from a Germanic word meaning mind or spirit.