Stanley vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Stanley Rank #877

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Stanley or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Stanley and Harry mean?

Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Stanley and Harry boy or girl names?

Stanley is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.