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