Boston vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boston Rank #628

Harry Rank #780

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Boston or Harry more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Boston and Harry mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Boston and Harry boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.