Names like Harry
If Harry is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Harry has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Terry, Jerry, Rudy and Jeffrey.
24 boy names like Harry
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- TerryTerry is often a shortened version of names like "Terence" which means "smooth." It can…Also GermanSame “-ry” ending
- JerryJerry is often a shortened version of Gerald or Gerome.Also GermanSame “-ry” ending
- Rudy#739Rudy is a short form of Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Jeffrey#552Means "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Ray#792Ray is often a short form of Raymond, meaning "wise protector."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RickyRicky is often used as a shortened version of Richard or other names containing 'ric'.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- FreddyFreddy means "peaceful ruler." It's a shortened version of Frederick or similar names…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Garrett#564Garrett means "strength of the spear." It can also mean "brave with the spear."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RandyRandy is often short for Randall or Randolph, meaning "shield counsel" or "house wolf."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- HumbertoBright or shining support; brilliant warrior.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- AubreyAubrey means "ruler of the elves" or "wise ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Hugo#378Hugo means "mind" or "intellect." It can also mean "spirit".Also German2 syllables
- RandallShield wolf, or rim wolf.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- GeraldGerald means "ruler with a spear".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- GilbertGilbert means "bright pledge" or "shining promise."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- WillieWillie is a short, friendly version of William.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- HerbertBright or shining army.Also German2 syllables
- ArnoldArnold means "eagle power" or "ruling eagle." It combines the elements "arn" (eagle) and…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Leonard#637Leonard means "brave lion" or "lion strength." It combines the elements "leon" (lion)…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Frank#514Frank means "Frenchman" or "free man."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- KurtisA variant of Kurt, meaning "courteous" or "polite."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- JarrodJarrod means "brave counsel" or "rules with a spear."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- HowardMeans "high guard" or "brave heart."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- KarlKarl means "free man" or "strong".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Harry?
- Names with a similar style to Harry include Terry, Jerry, Rudy, Jeffrey, Ray and Ricky.
- How are these names matched to Harry?
- Each name is compared with Harry on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Harry has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Harry?
- Terry, Jerry, Rudy, Jeffrey and Ray share Harry's German roots.