Honor
Honor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Honor
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.
How popular is Honor?
Since 1880, 3,129 girls and 1,475 boys in the U.S. have been named Honor (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1116 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #1414 in 2021. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Honor
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Sibling name ideas for Honor
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Honor FAQ
What does the name Honor mean?
A female given name from English. Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.
What is the origin of the name Honor?
Honor is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Honor?
Since 1880, 3,129 girls and 1,475 boys in the U.S. have been named Honor (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1116 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #1414 in 2021. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Honor a boy or girl name?
Honor is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,129 girls and 1,475 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.