Germanic boy name
Harry Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Harry means home ruler. A pet form of Henry, from Germanic Heimirich, meaning home ruler.
Harry is a medieval English pet form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning home ruler. For centuries Harry was simply what people called Henry, and many English kings were known by it. It became a formal given name in the twentieth century and has remained one of the most used boys' names in Britain and Ireland. It is friendly, familiar and strong, and it works as well on a prince as on a footballer.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Harry
HAR·ee
Harry has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Harry
HarrieHarriHalHenry
Well-known people named Harry
Harry Styles, Harry Kane.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harry mean?
Harry means "home ruler". A pet form of Henry, from Germanic Heimirich, meaning home ruler.
How do you pronounce Harry?
Harry is pronounced HAR-ee.
What is the origin of Harry?
Harry is a Germanic boy name.
How many syllables are in Harry?
Harry has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Harry?
Other spellings and forms include Harrie, Harri, Hal, Henry.