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The baby name Honor is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HON-er (US: AH-ner /ˈɑnɚ/, UK: ON-er /ˈɒnə/).

Honor is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: HON-er (US: AH-ner /ˈɑnɚ/, UK: ON-er /ˈɒnə/)

What is the meaning of the name Honor ?

The baby name Honor is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HON-er (US: AH-ner /ˈɑnɚ/, UK: ON-er /ˈɒnə/).

Honor is English in Origin.

Honor is an English virtue name drawn from Latin honor/honorem, meaning “honor, esteem, dignity,” also connoting public office and moral worth in Roman usage. As a given name it has been used for both girls and boys, though today it leans feminine; the British spelling Honour remains common in the UK and Commonwealth.

Medieval records show Latinized forms Honora and Honoria, the latter borne by a late Roman noblewoman; the masculine cognate is Honorius. In Norman and Irish contexts, Honora/Onóra produced medieval Annora and gave rise to the nickname Nora, widely used in Ireland. The Puritans helped entrench Honor/Honour among early English and Colonial American settlers, aligning with other abstract virtue names. Modern revival has followed broader interest in virtue and word names; celebrity use in 2008 boosted visibility. Variants and related forms include Honour, Honora, Honoria, Onora, Annora; diminutives may be Nora or Noni.

Honor has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Honor

Honor Blackman Actor · Born 1925 · United Kingdom Honor Blackman was a British actress best known for her role as Pussy Galore in the James Bond film Goldfinger. She also starred as Cathy Gale in the TV series The Avengers. Her career spanned several decades, making her a memorable figure in British cinema and television.

Celebrity babies named Honor

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Honor Warren Jessica Alba television actor Cash Garner Warren film producer

Honor – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2022 #1 935
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
Canada Girls 2018 #281 10 2,960
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
Canada Boys 2013 #322 5 2,334
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
France Girls 2015 #411 3 3,223
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
RU Boys 0 #489 17 12,621
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #568 8 12,054
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #658 10 13,071
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #784 109 7,044
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #826 91 8,487
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
NG Boys 0 #939 13 16,906
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,597 18 28,008

Honor is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Canada
France

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People also ask about Honor

Honor is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Honor is a 2 syllable name, pronounced HON-er (US: AH-ner /ˈɑnɚ/, UK: ON-er /ˈɒnə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Honour, Honora, Honoria and Honoré.
Yes, very popular — Honor ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Honor ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Yes — 1 notable people named Honor are in our database, including Honor Blackman (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Honor for their child, including Jessica Alba and Cash Garner Warren.