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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Peace-giver
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HUM-free
Humphrey is a vintage-feeling boy's name with a classic, timeless sound, pronounced HUM-free. It has Germanic roots and means "peace-giver." You may see it glossed as "peaceful warrior," but the warrior part isn't actually attested: the recorded elements are "grant/bestow" and "peace," though scholars don't fully agree on the reading.
Meaning & Origin of Humphrey
Meaning: Peace-giver.
Origin: Germanic.
A common claim: Commonly glossed as 'peaceful warrior' Actually: The 'warrior' element isn't attested — Humphrey's recorded elements are 'grant/bestow' and 'peace.' 'Peace-giver' is the better-supported reading, though scholars don't fully agree.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Humphrey
HUM-freeIPA /ˈhʌmfri/
Popularity of Humphrey
Humphrey peaked at #678 in 1893, when 10 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #9298 with just 8 babies, so it's a rare pick today.
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FAQ
What does the name Humphrey mean?
Peace-giver. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Humphrey?
Humphrey is pronounced HUM-free (IPA: /ˈhʌmfri/).
Is Humphrey a popular name right now?
Humphrey peaked at #678 in 1893 and is ranked #9298 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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