Harriet

Meaning of Harriet

Harriet means "ruler of the home." It's the female version of the name Harry or Henry.

Harriet has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harriet

After ranking as high as #992 in 2019, Harriet has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Harriet

• Harriet Tubman
  Abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor
• Harriet Walter
  British actress
• Harriet Beecher Stowe
  Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
• Harriet Andersson
  Swedish actress
• Harriet Bland
  American Olympic athlete

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Questions about the name Harriet

What does the name Harriet mean?

Harriet means harriet means "ruler of the home." it's the female version of the name harry or henry, and it comes from German origins.

Is Harriet a boy's or a girl's name?

Harriet is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Harriet?

Harriet did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Harriet most popular?

Harriet peaked at #992 in 2019.