Henry

Boy's name

Henry is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Haimric, composed of the elements "haim" (home) and "ric" (power, ruler).

Meaning Home ruler
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 11,547
Peak year 2024

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Henry Ford - Founder of Ford Motor Company.
  • Henry VIII - King of England, multiple marriages.
  • Henry Cavill - Actor, played Superman in DC movies.
  • Henry Kissinger - Former U.S. Secretary of State.
  • Henry David Thoreau - Author, philosopher, transcendentalist.
  • Henry Winkler - Actor, played "The Fonz" in Happy Days.
  • Henry Fonda - Actor, starred in classic films.
  • Henry Hudson - Explorer, Hudson River named after him.
  • Henry Mancini - Composer, wrote Pink Panther theme.
  • Henry Rollins - Musician, actor, spoken word artist.

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