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Boy Name

Henry

"Ruler of the home, estate ruler"

Ranked #6 for boys

About the Name Henry

Meaning

Ruler of the home, estate ruler

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

H

Boy Rank

#6

Girl Rank

#7710

Henry is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Ruler of the home, estate ruler" and Currently ranked #6 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other Germanic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#62593
1950
#39421
1960
#23735
1970
#20916
1980
#25340
1990
#42823
2000
#92673
2010
#56024
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Henry

  • HF Henry Ford
  • HD Henry David Thoreau
  • PH Prince Harry

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Son of Harry, son of the ruler

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English #244

Hugo

Boy

Mind, intellect, spirit

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Hector

Boy

Holding fast, steadfast

Greek #380

Hayes

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English #160
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
H
Origin
Germanic

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