Henry Name Meaning and Origin

Henry Kissinger Politician · Born 1923 · United States Henry Kissinger is most famous for his role as the United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor during the Nixon and Ford administrations. He played a key part in shaping U.S. foreign policy, including the opening of relations with China and the negotiation of the Vietnam War's end.	Henry VIII of England Royal · Born 1491 · Kingdom of England Henry VIII of England is most famous for his role as King of England from 1509 to 1547. He is well-known for his six marriages and his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. His reign saw significant changes in English society and government.	Henry IV of France Politician\|royal · Born 1553 · Kingdom of France Henry IV of France is best known for becoming the first Bourbon king of France and for helping end the French Wars of Religion. Also called Good King Henry, he ruled Navarre from 1572 and France from 1589 to 1610, and became one of the country’s most admired monarchs.
Henry Fonda Actor · Born 1905 · United States Henry Fonda was an American actor best known for his roles in classic films like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and '12 Angry Men'. He captivated audiences with his powerful performances and became a staple in Hollywood's Golden Age. His portrayal of Tom Joad in 'The Grapes of Wrath' remains one of his most memorable roles.	Henry V of England Politician · Born 1386 · Kingdom of England Henry V of England was a king known for his military successes during the Hundred Years' War, particularly his victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. His reign marked a high point in English power in France.	Henry II of England Royal · Born 1133 · Kingdom of England Henry II of England was most famous for being King of England from 1154 to 1189 and for building the vast Angevin Empire. During his reign he ruled England, controlled large parts of Wales and Ireland, held influence over Scotland and Brittany, and governed extensive French lands including Normandy, Anjou, and Aquitaine.

Henry VII of England

Royal · Born 1457 · Kingdom of England

Henry VII, best known as the first Tudor king of England, ruled from 1485 until 1509 after taking the crown at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Also called Henry Tudor, he was King of England and Lord of Ireland and founded the House of Tudor.

Henry Cavill

Actor · Born 1983 · United Kingdom

Henry Cavill is a British actor best known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe films like Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. He also starred as Geralt of Rivia in the popular Netflix series The Witcher.

Henry VI of England

Politician|royal · Born 1421 · Kingdom of England

Henry VI is most famous for being King of England during part of the Wars of the Roses, ruling from 1422 to 1461 and briefly again from 1470 to 1471. He became king as a baby after the death of his father, Henry V, and also claimed the French throne until 1453 through his family line.

Henry III of England

Politician|royal · Born 1207 · Kingdom of England

Henry III of England is best known as the long-reigning medieval King of England, ruling from 1216 until 1272. Also called Henry of Winchester, he became king at just nine years old during the First Barons' War, and he was the son of King John and Isabella of Angoulême.

Henry IV of England

Royal · Born 1367 · Kingdom of England

Henry IV of England was most famous for becoming King of England in 1399 and ruling until 1413. Also known as Henry Bolingbroke, he was born at Bolingbroke Castle and also held the titles Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine.

Henry II of France

Politician · Born 1519 · Kingdom of France

Henry II of France was a king who ruled from 1547 until his death in 1559. He is most famous for his role in the Italian Wars and his efforts to strengthen the monarchy. His reign saw the continuation of the Renaissance in France and the expansion of royal power.

Henry A. Wallace

Politician · Born 1888 · United States

Henry A. Wallace is best known as the 33rd vice president of the United States, serving under Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1941 to 1945. He was an important political figure in the Roosevelt administration during World War II.

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston

Politician · Born 1784 · Kingdom of Great Britain

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, was a prominent British politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century. He played a key role in foreign policy and was influential in the Crimean War and the expansion of the British Empire.

Henry IV

Politician · Born 1050 · Holy Roman Empire

Henry IV was a Holy Roman Emperor known for his role in the Investiture Controversy, a significant conflict with the papacy over the appointment of church officials. His reign marked a crucial period in the medieval struggle between church and state. Born in 1050, he faced numerous challenges to his authority but managed to maintain his position through strategic alliances and military campaigns.

Henry George

Politician · Born 1839 · United States

Henry George was a prominent American political economist and politician, best known for his book 'Progress and Poverty' published in 1879. His ideas on land taxation and economic reform influenced many thinkers and reform movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Henry VI

Royal · Born 1165 · Germany

Henry VI usually refers to Henry VI of England, the 15th-century king best known for his role in the Wars of the Roses. The name can also refer to several other rulers and nobles, and to Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays.

Henry Campbell-Bannerman

Politician · Born 1836 · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Henry Campbell-Bannerman was a prominent British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1905 to 1908. He is best known for leading the Liberal Party to a landslide victory in the 1906 general election and for his efforts in implementing social reforms. His tenure marked the beginning of the modern welfare state in the UK.

Henry Wilson

Politician · Born 1812 · United States

Henry Wilson was a prominent American politician who served as the 18th Vice President of the United States under President Ulysses S. Grant. He was known for his strong stance against slavery and his efforts in the abolitionist movement. Wilson played a significant role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1875.

Henry V

Royal · Born 1086 · Holy Roman Empire

Henry V usually refers to the King of England best known for his victory at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. The name can also refer to other people, works, or adaptations connected to him, including Shakespeare's play Henry V.

Henry Pelham

Politician · Born 1694 · Kingdom of Great Britain

Henry Pelham was a prominent British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Great Britain from 1743 until his death in 1754. He is best known for his efforts to stabilize the British economy and for maintaining peace during his tenure. Pelham played a key role in the development of the modern British parliamentary system.

Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth

Politician · Born 1757 · Kingdom of Great Britain

Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth, is best known for serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1804. He played a significant role in negotiating the Treaty of Amiens, which temporarily ended hostilities between Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.

Henryk Górecki

Musician · Born 1933 · Poland

Henryk Górecki was a Polish composer best known for his Symphony No. 3, also called the Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. This piece gained international acclaim in the 1990s and is noted for its emotional depth and simplicity. Górecki's work often draws on Polish folk music and religious themes.

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau

Politician · Born 1584 · Dutch Republic

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was a prominent Dutch statesman and military leader during the Eighty Years' War. He is best known for his role as the Prince of Orange and his successful military campaigns that helped secure Dutch independence from Spanish rule. Born in 1584, he played a crucial part in shaping the Dutch Republic's future.

Harry Hay

Actor · Born 1912 · United States

Henry Hay Jr. was best known as an American gay rights activist and organizer. He was also a communist and labor advocate, and he played a key role in founding the Mattachine Society, one of the first major gay rights organizations in the United States.

Professor Longhair

Musician · Born 1918 · United States

Professor Longhair, born Henry Roeland Byrd, was a musician from the United States known for his influential role in the New Orleans blues scene. He is most famous for songs like 'Tipitina' and 'Mardi Gras in New Orleans', which showcase his unique piano style. His music has left a lasting impact on the development of rhythm and blues.

Henry, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard

Royal · Born 1412

Henry was the ruling Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard from 1417 to 1466, best known for governing the region’s lordships of Neubrandenburg, Stargard, Strelitz, and Wesenberg. Sometimes called Henry the Elder to distinguish him from Henry IV of Mecklenburg, he ruled until his death in 1466.

Name	Last Name(s)	Mother	Mother famous for	Fame Level	Father	Father famous for	Fame Level
Henry	Wolfe Gummer	Meryl Streep	television actor	★★★★★
Henry	Daniel Moder	Julia Roberts	television actor	★★★★★
Henry	Aronofsky	Rachel Weisz	film director	★★★★★	Darren Aronofsky	film director	★★★★★
Henry	Hopper	Katherine LaNasa	television actor	★★★★★	Dennis Hopper	film director	★★★★★
Henry	Abrams	Katie McGrath	film producer		J. J. Abrams	film director	★★★★★
Henry	Raimi	Gillian Greene	film director	★★★★★	Sam Raimi	film producer	★★★★★
Henry	Taylor				James Taylor	singer	★★★★★

Henry – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country	Gender	Year	Rank	Born	of
Ireland	Boys	2025	#1	—	836
Germany	Boys	2025	#1	—	423
United States	Boys	2024	#6	11,547	7,044
FJ		0	#6	1	374
FJ	Girls	0	#9	1	583
HT		0	#11	2	399
SV		0	#11	1	283
Canada	Boys	2024	#12	1,019	2,588
FJ	Boys	0	#16	2	603
BW		0	#19	1	960
NG		0	#19	503	5,926
KR	Boys	0	#20	8	897
SV	Boys	0	#20	9	352
HN		0	#21	2	704
ID		0	#25	15	2,238
NA		0	#25	9	2,537
HT	Boys	0	#27	8	903
BN		0	#28	5	2,297
NG	Boys	0	#30	13,050	16,906
Switzerland	Boys	2024	#31	142	1,769
Sweden	Boys	2022	#31	325	1,509
EE		0	#32	6	1,051
HK	Boys	0	#32	3,948	12,905
ID	Boys	0	#35	122	4,130
CN	Boys	0	#36	692	9,639
CN		0	#36	50	3,857
TM	Boys	0	#36	1	614
HN	Boys	0	#37	16	749
HN	Girls	0	#38	1	884
MT		0	#39	5	1,767
MO		0	#40	13	2,706
TW	Boys	0	#40	439	7,111
MO	Boys	0	#43	298	5,842
Norway	Boys	2025	#44	138	444
BI	Boys	0	#44	1	917
CM		0	#44	12	2,592
GT	Boys	0	#44	2,478	7,625
CR	Boys	0	#50	2,476	10,188
New Zealand	Boys	2010	#54	86	99
PE	Boys	0	#54	11,013	14,506
PR		0	#54	2	1,497
SG	Boys	0	#58	2,139	17,960
TW		0	#59	42	4,523
EC	Boys	0	#61	450	3,322
HK		0	#61	491	8,483
CO	Boys	0	#62	23,212	15,656
LU		0	#62	5	2,830
PE		0	#63	383	6,350
GH	Boys	0	#65	968	8,138
JP		0	#69	9	4,057
PH	Boys	0	#69	509	11,440
EC		0	#71	45	2,502
PH		0	#72	25	5,607
JM		0	#73	15	3,714
AO		0	#75	3	2,729
AL		0	#76	1	2,372
EE	Boys	0	#77	54	2,087
GT		0	#77	328	5,948
MV	Boys	0	#78	2	3,375
QA		0	#80	21	7,011
MD	Boys	0	#81	1	756
BG		0	#82	1	1,799
CR		0	#87	72	5,526
NA	Boys	0	#87	174	6,830
BO	Boys	0	#88	2,786	9,244
LT		0	#88	1	949
BN	Boys	0	#91	43	6,332
PA		0	#93	38	3,797
PA	Boys	0	#95	1,189	9,305
SD		0	#99	4	2,130
PR	Boys	0	#101	86	2,508
GE	Boys	0	#105	6	2,055
CO		0	#106	1,124	7,768
MY	Boys	0	#109	3,417	25,439
MT	Boys	0	#113	66	4,064
KW		0	#114	8	5,216
OM		0	#114	8	6,215
Finland	Boys	0	#116	822	2,041
SG		0	#117	172	11,010
ZA	Boys	0	#118	5,299	25,619
MY		0	#120	236	12,352
BW	Boys	0	#123	27	4,685
CY	Boys	0	#129	3	3,473
GH		0	#129	130	5,396
Finland	Boys	2026	#130	4,019	3,552
GR		0	#134	2	3,911
MU		0	#136	2	3,613
JO		0	#139	2	2,158
UY	Boys	0	#148	615	5,922
AE		0	#149	29	10,220
JM	Boys	0	#149	137	6,876
LT	Boys	0	#151	1	2,166
MT	Girls	0	#153	1	3,773
RS	Boys	0	#154	1	2,277
Belgium	Boys	2024	#160	29	401
HU	Boys	0	#165	10	3,954
BO		0	#167	265	6,868
UY		0	#168	10	2,477
CM	Boys	0	#170	788	12,054
HR		0	#181	1	2,081
NL	Boys	0	#182	2,362	5,873
CL	Boys	0	#184	1,972	13,390
CZ		0	#186	1	3,154
Germany	Boys	0	#187	2,407	5,697
AR		0	#188	6	2,915
LU	Girls	0	#190	1	4,850
DK		0	#192	12	5,198
RU		0	#194	1	3,641
ZA		0	#194	266	14,421
Austria		0	#202	12	850
LU	Boys	0	#203	16	4,970
PS		0	#206	13	5,692
SI	Boys	0	#207	5	3,402
PL		0	#208	5	2,600
Finland		0	#210	104	830
AO	Boys	0	#212	31	5,568
AO	Girls	0	#215	3	4,575
BG	Boys	0	#216	5	3,850
JP	Boys	0	#219	79	7,909
SA		0	#222	74	10,560
AL	Girls	0	#226	2	4,141
DK	Boys	0	#226	100	7,401
IR		0	#231	1	4,221
CZ	Boys	0	#234	71	6,530
BD		0	#235	7	5,992
NA	Girls	0	#235	3	7,146
France	Girls	1933	#239	3	848
JM	Girls	0	#246	14	7,507
PT		0	#246	5	4,161
JP	Girls	0	#251	1	6,592
IL		0	#255	20	6,291
GR	Boys	0	#257	11	6,912
HR	Boys	0	#257	3	3,997
EC	Girls	0	#258	1	3,650
MO	Girls	0	#263	1	7,056
NL		0	#265	132	2,481
AF	Boys	0	#268	7	3,535
AL	Boys	0	#271	28	5,122
KZ	Boys	0	#272	18	6,578
PL	Boys	0	#281	55	6,459
Germany		0	#282	161	2,542
MX	Boys	0	#285	1,878	16,355
TW	Girls	0	#289	1	8,139
CL		0	#292	123	6,867
MU	Boys	0	#301	57	8,477
PT	Boys	0	#303	65	7,951
Spain	Boys	0	#304	1,283	5,610
GH	Girls	0	#304	21	6,973
France	Boys	2021	#319	69	2,865
AR	Boys	0	#321	159	7,628
DK	Girls	0	#327	3	7,429
KZ	Girls	0	#331	2	5,862
SD	Boys	0	#333	113	10,523
BR		0	#336	10	5,969
JO	Girls	0	#339	1	7,570
QA	Girls	0	#343	1	15,378
CZ	Girls	0	#351	1	5,378
CN	Girls	0	#354	6	8,829
JO	Boys	0	#355	23	7,057
MX		0	#356	58	8,339
SD	Girls	0	#358	1	7,678
MU	Girls	0	#359	4	8,539
PL	Girls	0	#363	2	5,096
Austria	Boys	0	#365	78	2,180
YE		0	#369	13	8,639
Spain		0	#374	79	2,326
EG		0	#389	12	6,387
RU	Boys	0	#391	115	12,621
QA	Boys	0	#394	338	18,093
BR	Boys	0	#400	448	12,213
BD	Girls	0	#403	4	8,413
OM	Girls	0	#417	8	15,987
PH	Girls	0	#422	8	13,098
PS	Boys	0	#426	123	10,655
IL	Boys	0	#440	171	10,983
LY		0	#446	90	12,703
BH		0	#463	91	17,937
PT	Girls	0	#469	3	7,952
IR	Boys	0	#474	79	10,162
GT	Girls	0	#493	13	7,500
IT	Boys	0	#494	1,833	10,046
NG	Girls	0	#497	330	15,093
KW	Girls	0	#506	10	19,177
PA	Girls	0	#511	8	9,861
CM	Girls	0	#513	28	11,671
RU	Girls	0	#518	6	11,913
CR	Girls	0	#520	13	11,342
IQ	Girls	0	#524	2	11,303
UY	Girls	0	#534	3	6,731
LB		0	#538	121	13,263
BD	Boys	0	#541	36	10,045
AE	Girls	0	#544	10	20,968
PS	Girls	0	#544	4	10,981
KW	Boys	0	#554	219	18,755
IT		0	#572	144	4,183
SG	Girls	0	#576	11	18,916
AE	Boys	0	#585	611	22,615
HK	Girls	0	#591	25	16,104
BO	Girls	0	#592	20	9,488
IQ	Boys	0	#624	44	13,071
AR	Girls	0	#629	2	8,289
IL	Girls	0	#645	1	11,648
OM	Boys	0	#647	238	17,948
IN	Girls	0	#648	7	13,121
EG	Boys	0	#656	237	15,035
SY		0	#696	33	11,684
SA	Boys	0	#699	1,350	28,008
TN		0	#785	45	13,765
Germany	Girls	0	#821	18	4,949
IN	Boys	0	#847	155	16,750
PE	Girls	0	#886	58	14,861
United States	Girls	2024	#903	14	8,487
SA	Girls	0	#906	30	25,931
CL	Girls	0	#908	8	14,098
BR	Girls	0	#932	10	12,708
NL	Girls	0	#940	16	5,933
MY	Girls	0	#948	47	24,821
Spain	Girls	0	#966	18	5,561
CO	Girls	0	#985	94	16,140
EG	Girls	0	#1,005	5	14,742
MA		0	#1,024	105	20,986
ZA	Girls	0	#1,065	77	25,928
DZ		0	#1,103	74	20,130
TR		0	#1,105	107	19,440
MX	Girls	0	#1,155	29	17,781
IT	Girls	0	#1,405	42	9,415

Henry is popular in 98 countries — most recent births per country:

France

Norway

Ireland

Scotland, United Kingdom

Canada

England & Wales, United Kingdom

Wallonia, Belgium

New South Wales, Australia

Switzerland

Sweden

United States

Germany

Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

New York City (Asian & Pacific Islander), United States

New York City (Hispanic), United States

New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States

Flanders, Belgium

New Zealand

Austria

Germany

Spain

Finland

New York City (Black, non-Hispanic), United States

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