Boy Names Like Henry
Henry is a true classic name, but today it's more popular than ever before. If you're disappointed about Henry's rising star, never fear. There are plenty of boy names like Henry — but rarer! — you can use instead.
Naturally, variations of Henry like Henrik and Harris make strong alternatives, along with nicknames for Henry such as Hal, Hank, and Harry. Unique boy names that start with H you may choose to substitute include Hart, Hugh, and Harvey.
If you're drawn to Henry's royal pedigree, you may like rare royal names such as Alfred, Frederick, and Stanley. If you're more into Henry's classic boy-next-door vibe, choices like Charlie, Brady, and Peter might appeal.
Below, explore our list of 50 alternatives to Henry, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Alfred
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wise counselor; elf counsel"
- Ames
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"friend"
- Arthur
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
" bear"
- Avery
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"ruler of the elves"
- Brady
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"broad meadow or large-chested"
- Callum
Origin:
Scottish form of Columba, LatinMeaning:
"dove"
- Calvin
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"bald, hairless"
- Charlie
Origin:
English, diminutive of CharlesMeaning:
"free man"
- Dean
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"church official"
- Edward
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wealthy guardian"
- Edwin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wealthy friend"
- Enzo
Origin:
Italian variation of Henry, also diminutive of Vincenzo and Lorenzo
- Finley
Origin:
Irish and ScottishMeaning:
"fair-haired hero"
- Franklin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"free landholder"
- Frederick
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"peaceful ruler"
- George
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"farmer"
- Graham
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"gravelly homestead"
- Gregory
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"vigilant, a watchman"
- Griffin
Origin:
Welsh, variation of GriffithMeaning:
"strong lord"
- Hal
Origin:
Diminutive of Harold and Henry
- Hank
Origin:
Diminutive of Henry, GermanMeaning:
"estate ruler"
- Harris
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Harry"
- Harrison
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Harry"
- Harry
Origin:
Diminutive of HenryMeaning:
"estate ruler"
- Hart
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"stag"
- Harvey
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"battle worthy"
- Hendrix
Origin:
Dutch and German, from first name HendrikMeaning:
"estate ruler"
- Henrik
Origin:
Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry
- Holden
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"hollow valley"
- Hugh
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"mind, intellect"
- Hugo
Origin:
Latinized form of HughMeaning:
"mind, intellect"
- Humphrey
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"peaceful warrior"
- Jasper
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"
- Leland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"meadow land"
- Leon
Origin:
Greek variation of LeoMeaning:
"lion"
- Louis
Origin:
German and FrenchMeaning:
"renowned warrior"
- Malcolm
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"devotee of St. Colomba"
- Oscar
Origin:
English or IrishMeaning:
"God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior"
- Peter
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rock, stone"
- Quincy
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"estate of the fifth son"
- Ray
Origin:
Diminutive of RaymondMeaning:
"wise protector"
- Reid
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"red-haired"
- Remy
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"oarsman"
- Rhys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"ardor"
- Rory
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"red king"
- Simon
Origin:
Hebrew, GreekMeaning:
"he has heard; flat-nosed"
- Spencer
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"house steward, dispenser of provisions"
- Stanley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"near the stony clearing"
- Walter
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"army ruler"
- Winston
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wine's town"