Harry

Meaning of Harry

Harry means "army ruler." It comes from the name Henry.

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

Popularity of Harry

Harry has held fairly steady, sitting around #775 in 2025 after peaking at #503 in 2001.

Notable people named Harry

• Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
  Member of British royal family
• Harry Styles
  Singer and actor
• Harry Belafonte
  Singer and activist
• Harry Houdini
  Magician and escape artist
• Harry Truman
  33rd U.S. President

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Questions about the name Harry

What does the name Harry mean?

Harry means harry means "army ruler." it comes from the name henry, and it comes from German origins.

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

Harry is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Harry?

In 2025, Harry ranked #775 for boys, up from #779 the year before.

When was Harry most popular?

Harry peaked at #503 in 2001.