Henry

Meaning of Henry

This name means 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler'. It suggests someone who is strong and in charge of their domain.

Henry has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Henry

Henry is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #5 in 2025 from #126 in 2000.

Notable people named Henry

• Henry Ford
  Automotive pioneer, founder of Ford Motor Company
• Henry Cavill
  British actor, Superman portrayer
• Henry Winkler
  Actor, 'The Fonz' star
• Henry David Thoreau
  Philosopher, author, naturalist
• Henry Kissinger
  Former US Secretary of State

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Questions about the name Henry

What does the name Henry mean?

Henry means this name means 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler'. it suggests someone who is strong and in charge of their domain, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Henry?

In 2025, Henry ranked #5 for boys, up from #6 the year before.

When was Henry most popular?

Henry peaked at #5 in 2025.