Harry - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Harry \ha(r)-ry\ is pronounced HARE-ee. The English version of the French pronunciation of Henry (aw-REE). It's used as a nickname of Henry (Old English) "home ruler" and Harold. In the US, may be used in homage to President Harry S. Truman. Fictional character Harry Potter has also influenced the name. Prince Henry of Wales is widely known as Harry. Actor Harry Belafonte; US Supreme Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun; magician Harry Houdini.

Harry has 3 variant forms: Hal, Harrie and Heimrich.

Baby names that sound like Harry are Hairo and Hari.

Harry is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Harry. Click here to compare Harry with related baby names.