Harry

Harry is a Germanic boy's name. Germanic form of Henry meaning "home ruler." Has royal connections and a friendly quality.

How popular is Harry in the United States?

In 2024, 322 boys in the United States were named Harry, making it the 777th most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 716th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 9,938 births.

Records for Harry go back to 1880, and 425,549 babies have been given the name since.

What Harry means and where it comes from

Germanic form of Henry meaning "home ruler." Has royal connections and a friendly quality.

Harry is of Germanic origin, described as classic in style.

Is Harry a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 322 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Harry

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harry mean?

Germanic form of Henry meaning "home ruler." Has royal connections and a friendly quality.

Where does the name Harry come from?

Harry is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as classic in style.

How popular is Harry in the United States?

In 2024, 322 boys in the United States were named Harry, making it the 777th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Harry a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 322 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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