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Henry: Meaning & Origin

Henry is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning “Ruler of the household”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 5% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

HEN-ree

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

95/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 5% of popular names.

Nicknames

Harry

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

12%
65
2010
57
Current
#23
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Henry James
  • Henry Thomas
  • Henry Alexander

Famous Namesakes

  • Prince Harry (Henry)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Henry