Harry name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, Hindi, Tamil, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Harry

hare-ee

Meaning: Ruler of an Enclosure, Form of Harold, Henry, Army Ruler, Home, Homeland, Rich, Powerful and House

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What does Harry mean?
Variations of Harry
How popular is Harry?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Harry
Sibling Names for Harry
Famous People Named Harry
Lists having Harry

What does Harry mean?

Venerable and Preeminent unisex name Harry is originated from Old High German and Germanic used mainly in English, Greenlandic, Norwegian, Faroese, Danish, Icelandic, Telugu, Oriya, Gujarati, Swedish, Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Finnish and Marathi, Harry means "Ruler of an Enclosure, Form of Harold, Henry, Army Ruler, Home, Homeland, Rich, Powerful or House".

Harry is variation of eternal and darling Henri. Henri is a form of commonly accepted and evergreen Henry. Henri is equivalent of Heinrich in French language. Prominent and All time favorite Henri is originated from Finnish, English and Old High German languages, Henri means "Powerful, Rich and Home".

Harry is diminutive of Harold. Harold is a form of popular Harald. Harold is English and German equivalent of Herold. Also Harold is English cognate of Harald. Harold means Army Ruler, Heroic Leader and Rule has origin in Old High German and Germanic.

Harry is short form of Henry. Henry is form of Heinrich in English language. Henry's meaning is House Owner and Homeland is originated from Germanic, English and Old High German. Harry is abridged form of Harald.

Harald is Scandinavian cognate of Herold. Also Harald is equivalent of Haraldr in Danish and Swedish languages. Pleasing and Ever lasting Old High German, Scandinavian and Germanic Harald, meaning of Harald is "Army, Leader of the Army and Warrior"..

Harry is celebrated on July 13th.

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How do I pronounce Harry?

Two syllabled Harry is most commonly pronounced as hare-ee.

Variants of Harry

Heimerich, Hale, Henri, Harald, Henry, Heinrich, Enric, Henrik, Hary

Names that rhyme with Harry

How popular is the name Harry?

a very popular name in United States having over 423346 recievers in 245 years of usage. At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1889, it ranked 8th when 9896 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 7 times Also, Harry was among the very popular names in England and Wales. Since emerging in 1996 around 125605 babies have been given the first name.

At its zenith in 2011, 7523 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 13 times Also, Harry is a popular name in Ireland given to over 6260 babies in 51 years.

At present the moniker is on a rise, in 2018, it ranked 6th when 510 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 6 times

Harry is common in France where over 5168 new-borns have been given the name since 1907.

Presently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 193rd spot and 124 baby boys were given the name. Also, A common name in Sweden with over 3505 new-borns have been given the name since 2008.

Recently the name is rising, in 2016, it ranked 23rd when 479 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, A common name in New South Wales having over 5998 recievers in 27 years of usage.

At present peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 15th spot and 305 baby boys were given the name. Also, Harry is a common name in Queensland given to over 3364 babies in 26 years.

Currently the name is rising, in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 25th spot and 197 baby boys were given the name. Also, Harry is common in Victoria where over 2735 new-borns have been given the name since 2008.

Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 12nd when 267 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 12 times

Harry is a familiar baby name in Western Australia, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2019, 87 babies were given Harry and it reached its peak ranking, 30 on boy names chart. Harry is a unique baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 265 on boy names chart when 44 babies were named Harry. Over 344 babies in Belgium have been named Harry.

Harry is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, although it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 700.

Over 107 babies in Switzerland have been named Harry. The name is a rare baby name in Northern Territory where it is still in use. And also in Western Australia. But Harry is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, England, Indonesia, Canada, Malawi, Ghana, Philippines, South Africa, Australia, India, Madagascar, Zambia, Nigeria and Malaysia.

As per our estimate, over 790000 people has been named Harry globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	780	322	0	0
2022	695	379	0	0
2021	721	356	0	0
2020	720	343	0	0
2019	648	414	0	0
2018	623	428	0	0
2017	645	401	0	0
2016	677	377	0	0
2015	779	301	0	0
2014	714	337	0	0

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Harry in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5998	3313	5	79
	6730	903	5	0

What numerology tells about Harry?

You are interested in learning new and exciting things. Allow your competitive spirit and intuition to guide you. You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent. You are a peacemaker and always avoid conflicts. You hang around with different people, so you can widen your life perspective and expand your knowledge. Your happiness and well-being, as well as the happiness and health of the ones you love, are the things you care about.

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Robert - Customary and All time favorite unisex name Robert means "Glorious Shining or An All-time Favorite Boys Name Since the Middle Ages" which is especially used in Old Norse and Danish has origin in Old High German and Germanic. In 2018, commonly accepted name Robert managed to bag 71st position among baby boy names in United States
Mariah - Mariah's meaning is A Bitterly Wanted Child, God is My Teacher or Star of the Sea is used in Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish has its roots in Hebrew is bestowed upon both genders
Angelica - Illustrous and Conifer Angelicas origin is Old Greek and Latin, meaning of Angelica is "Angel Like, Daughter of a Great Father or Sense", prevalently used in Telugu, Marathi and English is used as a gender insensitive name
Anne - Principally used in French and Greenlandic unfading and celebrated, Anne means "God has Shown Favour or Eagle" and a unisex name has its origin in Hebrew

Loretta - Loved and All time favorite unisex name Loretta means "Sweet Bay Tree, Bay or Too: Laurel Wreath" which is used primarily in Finnish and Danish is originated from Latin and Spanish languages

Sibling Names for Harry

If you've decided on the name Harry for your little one, you might be wondering what names would complement it perfectly for future siblings. Here's a list of names that pair well with Harry and will sound great together as siblings. From classic to modern monikers, there's something for every taste on this list.

Sister for Harry

Brother to Harry

Famous people named Harry

Harry Harrison, has been a popular American radio personality
Harry Johnston, British explorer
Harry Domela, Latvian-born impostor
Harry Willcock, British Liberal activist and the last person
Harry Pollitt, British politician
Harry Lauder, Scottish singer and comedian popular
Harry Quelch, was one of the first Marxists in Great Britain
Harry Bannink, Dutch composer, arranger and pianist
Harry Williams, American composer, lyricist
Harry Nixon, Canadian politician and briefly the 13th Premier of Ontario
Harry Bensley, English rake and adventurer
Harry Thomason, American film and television producer and director
Harry Graham, English writer
Harry Austryn Wolfson, scholar, philosopher

Harry Furniss, artist and illustrator, born in Wexford, Ireland
Harry Segall, American playwright
Harry de Windt, aide-de-camp to his brother-in-law Charles Brooke
Harry Quick, Australian politician
Harry Hillman, Harry Livingston Hillman Jr
Harry Pidgeon, American sailor, a noted photographer
Harry Stojan, a Bulgarian writer
Harry Fischel, American businessman and philanthropist based
Harry Pratt Judson, U.S. educator and historian and the second president of the University of Chicago
Harry Edwin Wood, English astronomer
Harry Rankin, Vancouver lawyer and long term member of the Vancouver City Council
Harry Dent, Harry S. Dent Jr
Harry Tierney, successful American composer of musical theatre

Harry Hooton, Australian poet and social commentator whose writing spanned the years 1930s–1961
Harry Maione, New York mobster who served as a hitman for Murder
Harry Reichenbach, US press agent and publicist
Harry Enns, Manitoba politician
Harry Miller, journalist, writer, photographer and naturalist
Harry Schellenberg, politician in Manitoba, Canada
Harry Heine, artist who specialized in maritime scenes
Harry Golden, Jewish-American writer and newspaper publisher
Harry Stack Sullivan, Having studied therapists Sigmund Freud
Harry Revel, British-American composer of musical theatre
Harry Ord, Sir Harry St
Harry Callahan, twentieth century American photographer
Harry Richman, American entertainer

Harry Harapiak, politician in Manitoba, Canada
Harry Kandel, American clarinetist and bandleader
Harry Kroto, English chemist
Harry Nyquist, Swedish-born American electronic engineer
Harry Benjamin, German-American endocrinologist and sexologist
Harry Hammond Hess, geologist and a United States Navy officer
Harry Bateman, English mathematician
Harry Franklin Vickers, American inventor and industrialist
Harry Harlow, American psychologist best
Harry Binswanger, American philosopher
Harry Connick Jr., Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr
Harry Secombe, Welsh comedian, actor and singer
Harry Shearer, American actor, voice actor, comedian, writer
Harry Enfield, English comedian, actor, writer, and director

Harry R. Truman, resident of the U.S. state of Washington
Harry Turtledove, American novelist, best known for his work
Harry Houdini, Hungarian-born American illusionist and stunt performer
Harry Mulisch, Dutch writer

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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