Henry is a ♂ boy’s name.
Origin of the name Henry
The name Henry is an English short form of the German name Heinrich.
What is the meaning of the name Henry?
Henry means “home ruler” (from Germanic “hagan” = enclosure or “heim” = home + “rihhi” = powerful/rich/mighty/ruler).
Pronunciation of Henry
Variants of the name Henry
Henri HenriePopularity of the name Henry
The name Henry is ranked #130 overall. It is very popular with parents-to-be and is often chosen as a baby name.
Henry in the Top 50 Names
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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