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Names Ending in H for Boys

  1. Aleph

    • Origin:

      First letter of the Hebrew alphabet and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "chief, number one"

    • Description:

      Aleph came into the spotlight when chosen by Israel-born Natalie Portman for her son. Alef is a more common spelling of these related Hebrew baby names.
  2. Heinrich

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"

    • Description:

      Traditional German names of this ilk have had a difficult time emigrating into the American name pool, mostly because anti-German sentiment during the two world wars of the 20th century drove German names out of fashion. One of Heinrich's nicknames, Harro, might do better.
  3. Truth

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "the state of being the case"

    • Description:

      True has become an accepted first and middle name; Truth makes an even stronger statement. And with nearly 150 baby boys named Truth in the US in the most recent year counted, as many as were named Ross, the word name is edging up on the Top 1000.
  4. Jahseh

    • Origin:

      Jamaican Patois: "God Speaks"

    • Meaning:

      "God Speaks"

    • Description:

      Probably best associated with the rapper XXXTentacion, Jahseh is a modern invented name which combines the Hebrew word for God, Yah (as seen in Elijah), with the Jamaican Patois word "seh", meaning 'say', to create a name which means "God Speaks".
  5. Ulrich

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage"

    • Description:

      Ulrich has ancient roots — it was derived from the Old High German name Uodalrich (also spelled Odalric). Ulrich was a common given name in medieval Germany, when it was associated with St. Ulrich of Augsburg. St. Ulrich is the patron saint of pregnant women and easy births.
  6. Seraiah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is ruler"

    • Description:

      Seraiah is an Old Testament name attached to several minor Biblical figures. The father of Ezra the scribe was named Seraiah, as was the father of Joab. While Seraiah sounds somewhat feminine to the English speaker, as one of the few unused Biblical names, it could rise in popularity for boys.
  7. Dietrich

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the people"

    • Description:

      This form of Theodoric, familiar via Marlene, is a possible German import. It is an Anglicized ancestor of Derek and all its variations. A noted bearer was acclaimed classical German baritone and conductor Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and there have been Dietrichs in Henry James's The Princess Casamassima,/em and more recently on the TV show Psych.
  8. Ruairidh

    • Description:

      Ruairidh is a traditional Scottish Gaelic masculine name, a variant of Rory. It derives from the Gaelic elements 'ruadh' meaning 'red' and 'rí' meaning 'king,' essentially translating to 'red king' or 'red-haired king.' The name has been used in Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland for centuries, particularly in the Highlands and Western Isles. While relatively uncommon outside of Scotland, Ruairidh has maintained steady popularity within Scottish communities. The pronunciation may challenge non-Gaelic speakers, as it's typically pronounced 'ROO-ree' or 'ROO-uh-ree.' In recent years, as parents seek names with cultural heritage and distinctive character, Ruairidh has seen increased interest among Scottish diaspora worldwide.

  9. Jeriah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "taught by God"

    • Description:

      Biblical name from the Old Testament, Jeriah is one of the remaining rare names that just might catch on. Maybe about the time Jerry is ready for a comeback.
  10. Birch

    • Origin:

      Tree name

    • Description:

      Birch is a rarely used nature name that calls to mind the lovely image of the tall, strong but graceful white-barked tree.
  11. Garth

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "groundskeeper, enclosure"

    • Description:

      A name that took on a pronounced country twang via Nashville megastar Garth (born Troyal) Brooks.
  12. Tobiah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is good"

    • Description:

      Tobiah is the original Hebrew form of the better known Greek Tobias, to which it could make a distinctive alternative. With its ah ending, Tobiah fits in with other stylish Biblical names today, from Noah to Isaiah to Josiah and Zachariah. And of course, Toby is an adorable nickname.
  13. Reyansh

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "ray of light"

    • Description:

      This unusual Indian name, which refers to one of the names of Lord Vishnu, has been one of the fastest-growing boys' names of the last decade. It first managed to climb into the US Top 1000 in 2014. The nickname Rey Americanizes it.
  14. Lugh

    • Origin:

      Irish mythology name

    • Description:

      Lugh is the Irish god of the harvest, who also rules over truth, the law, and the arts. His magic includes a fiery spear and a boat that sails itself (dubbed the "wave sweeper") and his inventions include horse racing.
  15. Alioth

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "fat tail of the sheep"

    • Description:

      The brightest star in Ursa Major, this is one of the major navigational stars used by ships.
  16. Braith

    • Origin:

      Uncertain

    • Description:

      A strong, rugged-sounding name most commonly heard in Australia (the most famous bearer is Australian rugby player Braith Anasta), whose origin is disputed. It is sometimes said to be a Welsh name meaning "speckled; motley" (from Welsh brith), but it is more likely to derive from a surname of either German, Gaelic or English origin.
  17. Zebediah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of Jehovah"

    • Description:

      Biblical names are expanding (literally) as some parents move from Isaiah and Elijah to more elaborate choices with simple short forms, like Jedidiah and Zebediah.
  18. Asaiah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord hath made"

    • Description:

      Like Isaiah but looking for a name that's more unique? Asaiah is a name found several times in the Old Testament. Think of it as a blend of Asa and Josiah and a possible substitute for Isaiah. Asaiah entered the Top 1000 in the US for the first time in 2022, and is looking like one of the fresher Biblical choices today.
  19. Messiah

    • Origin:

      Aramaic word name

    • Meaning:

      "expected savior or deliverer"

    • Description:

      A handful of years ago, a judge in Tennessee ruled that parents could not name their son Messiah, "because there's only one." That decision has since been overturned and the name no longer looks out of place besides the growing number of Saints and Chosens.
  20. Jedediah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Jedidiah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Blink and you’ll miss that the first I in Jedidiah was swapped for an E.