Harry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Harry Name at a Glance

Name	Harry
Meaning	A variant of Henry meaning home or house protector. Also can be a diminutive of Harold: Army commander.'. Army, weald power. Famous Bearer: Prince Harry of England (son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Harry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Harry means “A variant of Henry meaning home or house protector. Also can be a diminutive of Harold: Army commander.'. Army, weald power. Famous Bearer: Prince Harry of England (son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Harry Name Origin

Our database records Harry under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Harry a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Harry is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Harry

When considering Harry for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.