Harry vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Terry Rank #1,187

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Harry or Terry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Harry and Terry mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Terry boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.