Boy name · Germanic
Henry
Henry is a boy's name of Germanic origin, meaning "Ruler of the home". It belongs to the small set of names that read as classic in any decade, and we file it here as a classic name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Ruler of the home
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- classic
Names similar to Henry
Sharing at least one style with Henry — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Henry's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Henry
What does the name Henry mean?
Henry is of Germanic origin and means "Ruler of the home".
Is Henry a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Henry" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Henry?
Names with a similar style to Henry include Muhammad, Noah, Oliver, George.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed August 2026.