Huey
Huey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhjuː.i/
Meaning and origin of Huey
- A diminutive of the male given name Hugh.
- A diminutive of the male given name Hubert.
- A male given name.
Etymology
From the pronunciation of Hughie.
How popular is Huey?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 7,098 boys in the U.S. have been named Huey (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5024 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #237 in 1935. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Huey FAQ
What does the name Huey mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Hugh. A diminutive of the male given name Hubert. A male given name. From the pronunciation of Hughie.
How popular is the name Huey?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 7,098 boys in the U.S. have been named Huey (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5024 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #237 in 1935. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Huey a boy or girl name?
Huey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 7,098 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.