Terry vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Terry Rank #1,187

Harry Rank #780

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

Is Terry or Harry more popular?

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

What do Terry and Harry mean?

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

Are Terry and Harry boy or girl names?

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