Huey is an uncommon yet distinctive given name, believed to have originated from the Germanic elements 'Hugh' and 'Heimeric', meaning 'heart' and 'home ruler'. It was popularized in American culture through Huey Long, a prominent politician known for his populist policies during the Great Depression era. The name Huey may also be associated with Huey Lewis, the frontman of the band Huey Lewis and the News, famous for their hit song "The Power of Love". In literature, Huey is the main character in T.S. Eliot's poem 'Huey's Song'. Despite its unique sound, Huey has not been widely adopted as a given name, making it both unusual and memorable.
"Huey was a popular baby boy name in 1928, with exactly five little Hueys being born that year."