The baby name Herys is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈhɛrɪs/', 'respelling': 'HER-iss', 'alternative': '/ˈheɪrɪs/ (HAY-ris)'}.
The baby name Herys is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈhɛrɪs/', 'respelling': 'HER-iss', 'alternative': '/ˈheɪrɪs/ (HAY-ris)'}.
Herys is in Origin.
Herys is a rare given name with roots in a Middle English and Scots surname spelling (Herys/Herries), itself a patronymic of Harry/Henry. Through Henry it ultimately traces to the Old Germanic Heimirich - heim “home” + rīk “ruler” - yielding the meaning “home ruler.” The spelling Herys appears in late-medieval records as a family name in England and Lowland Scotland; as a first name, it is mostly a contemporary revival favored for its brisk -ys ending.
Variants and related forms include Herries, Harris, Heris, Heryss, Harry, and Henry; by sound it also brushes Welsh favorites such as Rhys and Cerys, giving it a modern unisex vibe. Some parents interpret Herys as a blend of Harry + Rhys or as a Welsh-style counterpart to Cerys (“love”), though those readings are modern rather than etymological. Nicknames might be Heri, Hery, or Reese.
Herys is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 18 recorded uses across 8 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
Herys is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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