Henry
HEN-ree
Popularity
#7710
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
761,424
Peak Year
#11,561 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Henry means 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful ruler'. It is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Henry Ford
American industrialist and founder of Ford
Prince Harry
Member of the British Royal Family
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