Henry
HEN-ree
Boy · German
Meaning: Home ruler, estate ruler
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Harry
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Home ruler, estate ruler
- Pronunciation
- HAR-ee
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Medieval English form of Henry, from Germanic 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
HenryEnglish / German
Full formal form from the same root.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Harry S. Truman
1884–1972
33rd President of the United States who authorized the use of atomic weapons in WWII and launched the Marshall Plan.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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