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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Home ruler
- Origin
- Germanic (via Old French Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HEN-ree
Henry is a Germanic name that came into English by way of Old French Henri, tracing back to the Frankish name *Haimrik, and it carries the meaning "home ruler." Pronounced HEN-ree, it has a bold, clean, modern, timeless, classic feel — a combination that reads as both established and current. It's a name for parents who want something with old roots that still feels of-the-moment.
Meaning & Origin of Henry
Meaning: Home ruler.
Origin: Germanic (via Old French Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Henry
HEN-reeIPA /ˈhɛnri/
Popularity of Henry
Henry ranked #6 on the SSA's 2024 list, given to 11,547 boys that year — and 2024 is also its peak rank across the entire 1880-2024 data range, meaning it has never ranked higher than it does right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Henry mean?
Home ruler. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Henry?
Henry is pronounced HEN-ree (IPA: /ˈhɛnri/).
Is Henry a popular name right now?
Henry is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #6 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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