Harry vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Boston Rank #628

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

Is Harry or Boston more popular?

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

What do Harry and Boston mean?

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

Are Harry and Boston boy or girl names?

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