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Huey

Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Huey: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2011.

Derived as a diminutive of Hugh, Huey stems from the Old Germanic root *hugiz*, meaning "heart, mind" or "spirit," reflecting intellect and courage. The name is famously borne by Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party; Huey Long, the charismatic and controversial Louisiana governor and senator; and Huey Lewis, frontman of the band Huey Lewis and the News. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the etymological root of Hugh appears in Scottish place-names like Houston (meaning "Hugh's town"). A notable cultural association is Huey, the intelligent and resourceful nephew of Donald Duck, part of the beloved Disney trio. As a short, friendly variant of Hugh, Huey carries a warm,

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20113 babies
Latest (2022)
#7033 babies
Total births
9since 2011
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2011 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).