Henry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Henry Name at a Glance

Name	Henry
Meaning	'Rules his household.' Oft-used English and French royal name. The second son of Charles Prince of Wales is named Henry.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Henry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Henry means “'Rules his household.' Oft-used English and French royal name. The second son of Charles Prince of Wales is named Henry”. 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.

Henry Name Origin

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

Is Henry a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Henry

When considering Henry 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.