Henry

At a Glance: Name: Henry – Meaning: home ruler – Origin: Germanic (via Old French Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HEN-ree

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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

Phonetic: HEN-ree   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Henry mean?

Home ruler. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Henry)

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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