Boy Names Like Henry

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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  1. AlfredHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wise counselor; elf counsel"
  2. AmesHeart
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "friend"
  3. ArthurHeart
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Meaning:

      " bear"
  4. AveryHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the elves"
  5. BradyHeart
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "broad meadow or large-chested"
  6. CallumHeart
    • Origin:

      Scottish form of Columba, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "dove"
  7. CalvinHeart
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "bald, hairless"
  8. CharlieHeart
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Charles
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
  9. DeanHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "church official"
  10. EdwardHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wealthy guardian"
  11. EdwinHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wealthy friend"
  12. EnzoHeart
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Henry, also diminutive of Vincenzo and Lorenzo
  13. FinleyHeart
    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "fair-haired hero"
  14. FranklinHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "free landholder"
  15. FrederickHeart
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful ruler"
  16. GeorgeHeart
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "farmer"
  17. GrahamHeart
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "gravelly homestead"
  18. GregoryHeart
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "vigilant, a watchman"
  19. GriffinHeart
    • Origin:

      Welsh, variation of Griffith
    • Meaning:

      "strong lord"
  20. HalHeart
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Harold and Henry
  21. HankHeart
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Henry, German
    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"
  22. HarrisHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Harry"
  23. HarrisonHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Harry"
  24. HarryHeart
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Henry
    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"
  25. HartHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "stag"
  26. HarveyHeart
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "battle worthy"
  27. HendrixHeart
    • Origin:

      Dutch and German, from first name Hendrik
    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"
  28. HenrikHeart
    • Origin:

      Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry
  29. HoldenHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "hollow valley"
  30. HughHeart
    • Origin:

      English from German
    • Meaning:

      "mind, intellect"
  31. HugoHeart
    • Origin:

      Latinized form of Hugh
    • Meaning:

      "mind, intellect"
  32. HumphreyHeart
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful warrior"
  33. JasperHeart
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"
  34. LelandHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "meadow land"
  35. LeonHeart
    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Leo
    • Meaning:

      "lion"
  36. LouisHeart
    • Origin:

      German and French
    • Meaning:

      "renowned warrior"
  37. MalcolmHeart
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "devotee of St. Colomba"
  38. OscarHeart
    • Origin:

      English or Irish
    • Meaning:

      "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior"
  39. PeterHeart
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rock, stone"
  40. QuincyHeart
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "estate of the fifth son"
  41. RayHeart
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Raymond
    • Meaning:

      "wise protector"
  42. ReidHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"
  43. RemyHeart
    • Origin:

      French from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "oarsman"
  44. RhysHeart
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "ardor"
  45. RoryHeart
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "red king"
  46. SimonHeart
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "he has heard; flat-nosed"
  47. SpencerHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "house steward, dispenser of provisions"
  48. StanleyHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "near the stony clearing"
  49. WalterHeart
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "army ruler"
  50. WinstonHeart
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wine's town"