Meaning: Home ruler
The story
Henry continues a Germanic compound joining home and ruler. The name has a long royal history across Europe, with forms such as Henri and Heinrich retaining the same family connection.
Nicknames
- Hank
- Hal
- Harry
- Hen
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
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Origins
Henry comes from German and English.
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