Harry
HA-ree
Popularity
#777
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
425,549
Peak Year
#9,938 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English medieval form of Henry, which is of Germanic origin, meaning 'home ruler'.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Prince Harry
Member of the British Royal Family
Harry Styles
English singer, songwriter, and actor
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Germanic
Meaning
Henry means 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful ruler'. It is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich.
William
Germanic
Meaning
William is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. Thus, 'resolute protector'.
Charles
Germanic
Meaning
Charles is a Germanic name meaning 'free man.' It derives from the Germanic element 'karl,' which originally referred to a free man, not a serf or slave.