Harry
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Harry
Harry means "estate ruler" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic name Henry, which combines "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power).
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Etymology
Harry means "estate ruler" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic name Henry, which combines "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power). The name has Old German linguistic roots and evolved through Old French as "Henri" before becoming "Harry" in English.
The name is predominantly used in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with significant historical use in British royalty, most notably among English kings and the modern royal family; it became particularly common as a given name in Anglo-Saxon and Norman-influenced territories following the Norman Conquest.
Harry currently ranks #775 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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