What does the name Henry mean?

The first name Henry means “home ruler”.

Where does the name Henry come from?

Henry has its roots in Germanic.

Is Henry a girls' or boys' name?

Henry is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

How popular is Henry?

Henry is one of the very popular first names.

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Henry

“home ruler”

Origin: Germanic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 81 of 100Very popular
Nicknames: Hank
Famous bearers: Henry Ford Henry David Thoreau Henry Kissinger Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Henry Dunant Henry James Henry Fonda Henry Miller Henry Cavendish

About the name Henry

Henry is a masculine first name meaning “home ruler”, with roots in Germanic. The name has 2 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Hank.

Frequently asked about Henry

What does the name Henry mean?: The first name Henry means “home ruler”.
Where does the name Henry come from?: Henry has its roots in Germanic.
Is Henry a girls' or boys' name?: Henry is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Henry?: Henry is one of the very popular first names.

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