Heath vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Heath Rank #852

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Harry mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Heath and Harry boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.