Humphrey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Humphrey Name at a Glance

Name	Humphrey
Meaning	A compound of the words giant and peace. From the Old English name Hunfrith. Famous Bearer: American actor Humphrey Bogart.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Humphrey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Humphrey means “A compound of the words giant and peace. From the Old English name Hunfrith. Famous Bearer: American actor Humphrey Bogart”. 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.

Humphrey Name Origin

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

Is Humphrey a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Humphrey

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