Time to debate child boy names beginning with H.
As first initials go, H isn’t a breakout star. It’s no A or J, letters we love for our youngsters’s names yr over yr. But it surely’s straightforward to consider potentialities beginning with the letter H, in each class. Classics and trendsetters, rarities and rising favorites all seem on this listing. H ranks a strong 14th out of 26 doable first initials.
Henry is the traditional on the prime of everybody’s listing, after all.
However quite a few H names have been rising, too, as totally different as Harlan and Hezekiah, Hassan and Harvey.
The headline for boy names starting with H? With a mix of custom and twenty-first century model, this listing incorporates a title to swimsuit each namer.
H NAMES FOR BOYS RANKED IN THE US TOP 1000
HENRY #8
Conventional Henry is king of the H names for boys – however it hasn’t all the time been so. All names, even the classics, cycle out and in of vogue. Henry has grow to be one of the crucial fashionable of twenty-first century boy names, with out sacrificing its enduring standing. If something, mother and father at the moment are searching for substitutes.
HUDSON #21
In medieval English, Hugh and Richard turned Hud. As a result of these given names had been frequent, Hudson ultimately caught on as a surname. And, within the early 1600s, Henry Hudson set sail for North America. A river and a bay bear his title, so it brings to thoughts New York – or presumably Canada. However the spark that first put Hudson on mother and father’ radar? 1991 Bruce Willis film Hudson Hawk.
HUNTER #115
Hunter appeals to households with plenty of pursuits. It could possibly learn preppy and outdoorsy, like a pair of Hunter boots. Or it may really feel at dwelling in camo, at dwelling in a blind. And a few would possibly discover it aspirational, too. In any case, Hunters are looking for a goal. Or colourful, due to the shade of inexperienced. Whatever the picture, Hunter has ranked within the US High 100 for boys since 1993, making it a contemporary staple.
HARRISON #119
Longer surname names for boys are trending lately. Assume Sullivan and Remington. Harrison advantages from the musical tie-in to The Beatles, too. It’s additionally the primary of a number of names on this listing associated to traditional favourite Henry. And whereas it actually means “son of Harry” and would possibly shorten to Harry or Hank, it’s most frequently utilized in full.
HAYDEN #162
The entire rhymes-with-Aiden names are falling. However Hayden serves as an important instance of how H names really feel barely trend-resistant. Perhaps it’s as a result of Hayden began out as a well-known English and Irish surname, not like the more moderen Jayden or Cayden. Or possibly it’s as a result of actors like Hayden Christensen and Thomas Haden Church make it really feel prefer it’s been round longer.
HAYES #209
The most popular of the surname names, Hayes comes from an handful of English and Irish sources. It’d relate to Aodh – fiery – which occurs to be the supply of a former favourite, Aidan. It seems like haze, however Hayes stays extra of a traditional surname title than a novel word-inspired alternative.
HOLDEN #286
One other H surname title, Holden’s literary standing is rock strong. Holden Caulfield narrates The Catcher within the Rye, a literary YA traditional from earlier than there was such a factor. But it surely took a cleaning soap opera character to take this title from literary rarity to mainstream favourite for boys. JD Salinger revealed his novel in serial type from 1945 to 46, however the title debuted within the US High 1000 in 1985. That’s the identical yr we met Holden Snyder on Because the World Turns.
HENDRIX #303
Like Harrison, we derive the surname Hendrix from Henry and firm. And there’s a rock and roll tie-in, too – however this one is even stronger. Legendary guitar innovator Jimi Hendrix stays a family title, 5 many years after his tragic demise. The fashionable ‘x’ ending helps, too. It additionally places Hendrix on the listing whereas associated surnames like Hendrik and Hendricks stay neglected.
HARVEY #327
A harmful hurricane and a headline-dominating scandal briefly halted Harvey’s comeback. However this uncared for traditional has been worn by loads of achieved Harveys, too – and mixed with the title’s fashionable sound, that may very well be greater than sufficient to steer mother and father to embrace this former favourite.
HECTOR #384
An historical hero from Greek delusion, Hector was a prince and the best warrior of Troy. Historically in style amongst Latino households, Hector routinely ranks within the Spanish High 100. Consider wrestler Hector “Macho” Camacho or actor Hector Elizondo. However the title boasts an extended historical past of use throughout Europe. It’s the primary title of French composer Berlioz.
HUGO #415
Hugo sounds present – and cuddly! The o ending makes it fashionable, however Hugo provides an extended historical past of use. It’s the Latin type of Hugh, a alternative broadly utilized in medieval England. In addition to the sense of conventional and interesting, upbeat sound, Hugo provides an important that means: thoughts or mind.
HANK #442
Initially a nickname for Henry, Hank might stand by itself in our age of Jack and Max.
HEZEKIAH #531
An Outdated Testomony title with a quirky-cool sound.
HAMZA #556
An Arabic title, Hamza carries an important that means: steadfast.
HUXLEY #617
A surname title related to an achieved household (together with author Aldous and scientist Thomas), that center ‘x’ is fueling curiosity in Huxley.
HARLAN #653
This English surname title peaked within the Nineteen Twenties, then left the US High 1000 completely early within the Eighties. But it surely’s again these days, and that could be all the way down to the small display screen. The Strolling Lifeless featured a physician named Harlan Carson. George RR Martin additionally used it as a personality title greater than as soon as in his Sport of Thrones sequence, however none appeared on the present. Harlan reads a bit throwback, and barely southern, too. The Strolling Lifeless character had a brother referred to as Emmett, and that homespun vibe may be very a lot on pattern. Spellings like Harlen and Harland are typically seen, too.
HASSAN #688
An Arabic title with an uplifting that means: improver. Hasan can also be seen, however it has separate roots and one other interesting that means: good-looking.
HOUSTON #689
A spot title set to comply with Austin and Dallas up the recognition charts, Houston carries all of the bravado of any Texas-inspired child title. Sam Houston served as president of Texas, again when there was such a factor; his Scottish surname almost certainly means “Hugh’s city.”
HARRY #782
With Types, Prince and Potter, Harry feels distinctively British. But it surely was a nineteenth century favourite within the US, too, and in 1921, a Broadway present gave us “I’m Simply Wild About Harry.” We have a tendency to elucidate it as a nickname for Henry; it’s nearer to say that Harry is the way in which the English pronounced Henry after the Normans introduced it to England. (Say “Henri” in French, then soften the ‘n’ … it’s not fairly there, however you may think about the way it occurred.) At the moment it’s a separate title, one which feels approachable, pleasant, and recent.
HUGH #785
If Hugo is climbing, and Houston, too, why not Hugh? It’s an old style Germanic title worn by a tenth century king of France. Temporary, conventional, and but not practically as frequent as William or James, Hugh could be the appropriate mixture of traditional and totally different. Nickname Huey is nice, too.
HARLEM #911
Brooklyn is a longtime favourite for ladies. Bronx stays a star child one-off. So how about Harlem? It began out as Haarlem, a Dutch place title, imported to New Amsterdam. The northernmost tip of Manhattan nonetheless bears the title. However right this moment it conveys greater than only a zip code. It’s the house of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural engine and residential to many historic websites.
HAROLD #926
Harold is a bow-tie sporting boy title right this moment. However within the Center Ages, Harold was the title of kings. It comes from parts that means military and energy. At the moment it looks like a grandpa title prepared for revival, the following Arthur or Theodore.
HENRIK #976
If you happen to’re searching for Henry alternate options that aren’t surnames or nicknames, there’s all the time Henrik, the Scandi type. (Consider Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.)
HOLLIS (#1000)
A surname title that matches proper in with Ellis and so many different -s ending names for boys.
OVERLOOKED BOY NAMES STARTING WITH H
HADDEN
We love Hadley for ladies. It sits simply past the present US High 100. So why not Hadden for our sons?
HADRIAN
Drop the H, and also you’ll arrive at in style boy title Adrian. However Hadrian comes nearer to the unique, the title of a Roman emperor. We bear in mind Hadrian because the builder of the wall that outlined the Roman Empire’s northern-most limits, all the way in which in Britain.
HAGEN
A German and Dutch surname with many doable meanings and origins, Hagen seems in Germanic legend.
HAKEEM
An Arabic title that means smart, legendary basketball participant Hakeem Olajuwon makes this title broadly acquainted to sports activities followers.
HAL
A nickname for Harold, in addition to Harry and Henry, Hal is informal, old-fashioned, and funky.
HALE
An archaic phrase that means wholesome, Hale sounds upbeat and pleasant.
HALSTON
American designer Halston outlined the look of the Seventies. It’s by no means been frequent as a given title, however feels prefer it has potential.
HAMILTON
The mega-hit musical concerning the lifetime of Alexander Hamilton continues to thrill audiences. Nickname Ham isn’t ideally suited, but when Sebastian doesn’t must be Seb and Oliver received’t reply to Ollie, there’s no cause you couldn’t use Hamilton in full.
HAMISH
A Scottish tackle James, with a hearty, healthful attraction.
HAMMOND
As with Hamilton, Hammond’s flaw is his doubtlessly pork-centric nickname. However Hammond in full is somewhat dashing.
HAN
There’s Hans, after all, however Han belongs to Han Solo, fictional smuggler turned good man within the Star Wars sequence. It reads like a type of John or Jack, reinvented in a galaxy far, distant. Regardless of this sturdy sci fi tie-in, Han feels much less clearly borrowed from the franchise than Kylo or Anakin.
HANNON
An Irish surname title that’s fairly uncommon … and fewer “mmm … bop” than Hanson.
HANSEL
Gretel’s different half, this storybook title is a diminutive type of John.
HARDY
Like Hale, Hardy is a surname title that means vigor. It may additionally function an sudden nickname for Richard.
HARLEY
A surname title that brings to thoughts bikes and the open street. The DC Comics villain all of us love, Harley Quinn, has helped make this title unisex lately.
HARRIS
One other surname title derived from Henry, one which’s surprisingly underused. Spell it Haris at it’s a separate title with Arabic roots.
HARPER
A chart-topping favourite for ladies, Harper has a historical past of use for boys, too. Again in 1966, Paul Newman performed the title position in film Harper. (And he reprised the position in 1975’s The Drowning Pool.)
HART
A standard surname title throughout Europe, Hart would possibly discuss with a male deer (it’s interchangable with stag), it might imply sturdy and courageous, or precisely what it seems like – coronary heart. And that’s only a brief listing. All that that means and flexibility make it an important candidate as a center, and presumably as a primary, too.
HARTLEY
A surname chance that makes Hart a bit extra acquainted.
HAWK
We’re naming our daughters Raven and Wren, and Bear makes the boys’ US High 1000. That’s opened the door for chook of prey Hawk to soar onto the listing of potentialities for a son.
HAWKINS
The city on the heart of creepy Netflix hit Stranger Issues, there’s one thing fairly cool about Hawkins. Hawk makes a fierce brief type.
HAWTHORNE
Spell it Hawthorn, and this turns into a nature title. Add the ‘e’ and it feels extra literary, as in Nathaniel. However both manner, it’s a uncommon, however recognizable, entry on the listing surname boy names beginning with H.
HAZEN
Take Hayes, add that doable ‘n’ ending, and also you’ll arrive at Hazen. It seems invented, however it does happen within the historic document as a surname.
HEATH
Heath provides a powerful, vibrant sound and a nature title that means. It substitutes properly for River. If it hadn’t been massive in the course of the 20 th century, it might be a smash hit now. As a substitute, it’s properly under-the-radar.
HENLEY
Extra in style for ladies, this surname/place title works for boys, too.
HENSON
Made well-known by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, this surname seemingly comes from Henry.
HERMAN
This German title appeared within the US High 100 steadily into the Thirties. At the moment, it’s a pale popular culture reference, a mixture of Herman Munster, Herman’s Hermits, and Herman Melville.
HILL
A phrase title, but in addition one quite common as a surname. Actor Hill Harper made the title acquainted to many.
HIRAM
One in every of many Outdated Testomony names in style post-Reformation, Hiram has an important that means: exalted brother.
HIRO
A Japanese title, Hiro’s that means hinges on the kanji (characters) used to put in writing it. Potentialities embrace beneficiant, affluent, and widespread. One of many heroes on early 2000s sequence Heroes answered to Hiro; he might time journey. There’s additionally Hiro from Disney’s Huge Hero 6.
HOBBES
Philosophical Hobbes virtually actually derives from Robert, together with Hobbs and Hobson.
HOBEY, HOBY
Rhymes with Toby, Hoby debuted within the US knowledge again in 1958, due to a tv Western. It has loads of historical past as a surname. It additionally works as a nickname for extra conventional favorites, like Howard. Or, even presumably, Robert. Medieval English used Hob as brief for Robert; it’s not a giant leap to Hoby.
HOLLAND
A spot title, Holland is extra in style for ladies, however identical to London or Egypt, feels unisex.
HOLT
A surname with a powerful, distinctive sound, Holt would possibly learn like a extra polished tackle Colt.
HOMER
Sure, there’s Homer Simpson. However lengthy earlier than the fictional Springfield resident ever sipped a Duff, Homer authored the Iliad and the Odyssey, epic poems of journey which have endured throughout millennia. The poet explains why the title ranked within the US High 100 into the 1910s.
HORACE
The traditional Roman poet Horace saved his title alive throughout generations. We are likely to affiliate it with the Latin hora – time – however the title would possibly pre-date Latin. A High 100 alternative via the nineteenth century, Horace is out of favor now, however might make a comeback.
HORATIO
A vibrant and energetic o-ending title, Horatio brings to thoughts the triumphant Admiral Nelson, recognized for his defeat of Napoleon, in addition to the fictional Horatio Hornblower, and, after all, a personality in Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
HOSEA
An Outdated Testomony prophet, Hosea’s title provides an important that means: salvation. We’re wild about boy names ending with ‘a’ these days, and the scissory ‘z’ sound of the center ‘s’ makes this surprisingly cool.
HOWARD
A charmingly classic boy title, Howard brings to thoughts all kinds of mixed-up popular culture references. There’s the dad from Pleased Days, the duck from Marvel Comedian, the actor-comedian of St. Elsewhere, Deal or No Deal, and America’s Received Expertise, and the British pop singer from the 80s, to listing just some. Pleasant Howie seems like an important title for a boy in our age of Charlie, too.
HUCK
Huck Finn stepped out of Mark Twain’s tales into Americana legend and lore. Within the tales, it was brief for Huckleberry, however the title more and more stands by itself, or as a nickname for Huxley, or one other Hux title.
HUMPHREY
Wildly uncommon, Humphrey appears to be reserved for pets today. And but, main man Humphrey Bogart proves how properly it may put on. (Sure, that was his actual title, and his mom’s maiden title.) With decisions like Montgomery gaining in use, Humphrey would possibly stand an opportunity at revival.
HUNTLEY
Take Hunter, combine in all these -ley ending names, and Huntley emerges as an choice.
HUTTON
A gentlemanly surname title, Hutton began out as a Scottish and English place title, now discovered on the map throughout the English-speaking world.
HUXTON
Talking of Hux names, Huxton leads the pack of Hux–n decisions in the meanwhile. There’s Huckson, Huckston, and Huxson to call just some. Yet one more issue presumably pushing Hux names up the listing? Normal Hux, from the most recent Star Wars trilogy.
HYWEL
Worn by Welsh kings, Hywel rhymes with gasoline. It’s an intriguing heritage choose, much less anticipated than Rhys.
What are your favourite boy names starting with H?
Initially revealed on July 5, 2021, this put up was revised considerably and re-published on October 17, 2022; September 11, 2023; and June 24, 2024.
