Origin:German
Popularity:1497
Meaning:home ruler
Harry as a boy's name is pronounced HARE-ee. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Harry is "home ruler".
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Famous Harrys

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  • Harry Connick Jr.
    Actor
  • Harry Houdini
    Magician
  • Harry Styles
    Singer
  • Harry Truman
    United States President
  • Prince Harry
    Royalty
  • Harry
    Princess Diana and Prince Charles

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