Alfred vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian German French

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Alfred Rank #839

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Alfred or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Harry mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alfred and Harry boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.