English surname meaning 'Hugh's son', originally from the Old Germanic personal name Hug.
Nicknames
hud
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Modern and sleek, has an American frontier energy that suits contemporary tastes.
The cultural moment.
Rising in the US and Australia; part of the surname-as-first-name trend that shows no signs of stopping. Currently ranks #22 in the US and #43 in the UK.