Honey

Meaning of Honey

Honey is a term of endearment, referring to the sweet substance made by bees. It symbolizes sweetness and affection.

Honey has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Honey

Honey is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #846 in 2025 from #936 in 2024.

Notable people named Honey

• Honey Boo Boo
  Reality television personality
• Honey Ryder
  Bond girl (fictional character)
• Honey Irani
  Indian screenwriter and actress
• Honey Sherrill
  American model and actress
• Honey Lantree
  English drummer and singer

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Questions about the name Honey

What does the name Honey mean?

Honey means honey is a term of endearment, referring to the sweet substance made by bees. it symbolizes sweetness and affection, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Honey?

In 2025, Honey ranked #846 for girls, up from #936 the year before.

When was Honey most popular?

Honey peaked at #846 in 2025.