Henry

Quick answerHenry is a male given name of Germanic origin. From the Germanic Heimirich, meaning 'home ruler'. In the United States, it ranked number 6 for baby boys in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to boys in the United States. Related forms include Harry and Henri.

Key facts

Meaning	From the Germanic Heimirich, meaning 'home ruler'.
Origin	Germanic
Gender	Male (boys)
Popularity (US)	#6 for baby boys in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration)
Variants	Harry, Henri

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1. What does Henry mean?

From the Hebrew Ya'aqov via Greek and Latin, meaning 'supplanter'. From the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning 'he will laugh'. Latinate form of Isabel, from the Hebrew Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath'. From the Germanic Heimirich, meaning 'home ruler'.

2. What language is Henry from?

Italian Germanic Irish Hebrew

3. What was Henry's U.S. popularity rank in 2024?

#6 #7 #5 #40

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Sources & last updated

• U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
• Behind the Name — meaning and origin

Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.