Harry vs Geraldine

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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Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Harry Rank #780

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Harry or Geraldine more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Harry and Geraldine mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.