Henry name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 100%
Henry name meaning:
The name Henry is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Germanic name "Heinrich," which is composed of the elements "heim," meaning "home," and "rīc," meaning "ruler" or "king." Therefore, the name Henry is often interpreted to mean "ruler of the household" or "estate ruler."
Henry has a long history of use and has been borne by numerous kings and historical figures. It became a popular name in England after being introduced by the Normans, and it has remained a classic and timeless choice.
The name Henry is appreciated for its strong and regal sound. It has variations in different languages, such as Enrique in Spanish and Henri in French.
Origin: German
Ruler of the home.
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Related names
Henry , Enrica, Enrico , Enrique , Enzo , Heikki, Heinrich, Hemming, Hendrick, Hendrik , Hennie, Henny , Henri , Henrietta , Henrik , Henryk , Hetty
Other boys names beginning with H
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 10 out of 4789
2912 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
18 - 5yrs
5 - 1yr
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- South East England (5)
- South West England (6)
- Eastern England (8)
- East Midlands (9)
- England (9)
- Wales (24)
- Scotland (104)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Henry
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