Harry
Harry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หhรฆษนi/ ยท /หhaษนษชj/
Meaning and origin of Harry
- A male given name.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A male given name from French, originating as an Anglicization of Henri
- A diminutive of the male given name Henry, Harold.
Etymology
Medieval English spoken form of Old French Henri.
How popular is Harry?
Since 1880, 2,017 girls and 423,866 boys in the U.S. have been named Harry (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #496 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #8 in 1889. In 2025 it ranked #775 for boys, with 329 babies given the name.
Names similar to Harry
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Harry
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Harry FAQ
What does the name Harry mean?
A male given name. A male given name from the Germanic languages. A male given name from French, originating as an Anglicization of Henri A diminutive of the male given name Henry, Harold. Medieval English spoken form of Old French Henri.
What is the origin of the name Harry?
Harry is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Harry?
Since 1880, 2,017 girls and 423,866 boys in the U.S. have been named Harry (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #496 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #8 in 1889. In 2025 it ranked #775 for boys, with 329 babies given the name.
Is Harry a boy or girl name?
Harry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,017 girls and 423,866 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.