Baby Names That Start With H
H-names open on a breath, which lends Hannah, Henry, and Hazel their gentle start. Hebrew heritage runs deep here — Hannah itself means grace — while English nature and vintage picks such as Hazel, Harper, and Harriet supply the letter’s modern energy. The list below holds 327 researched H names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, English and Korean the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Harper (No. 16 for girls) and Henry (No. 5 for boys) lead the H names.
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Baby Names That Start With H List
327 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Henry
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Germanic
#2
Harry
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Germanic / English
#3
Hudson
Meaning: Son of Hugh
Origin: English
#4
Hugo
Meaning: Mind, intellect
Origin: Germanic
#5
Harrison
Meaning: Son of Harry
Origin: English
#6
Hunter
Meaning: Hunter
Origin: English
#7
Harvey
Meaning: Battle worthy
Origin: Breton / English
#8
Harley
Meaning: Hare clearing
Origin: English
#9
Hamza
Meaning: Lion or strong
Origin: Arabic
#10
Huxley
Meaning: Hucc's clearing
Origin: English surname
#11
Hassan
Meaning: Handsome or good
Origin: Arabic
#12
Hayden
Meaning: Hay valley
Origin: English
#13
Hector
Meaning: Holding fast
Origin: Spanish
#14
Haris
Meaning: Guardian, watchman
Origin: Arabic / Greek
#15
Harris
Meaning: Son of Harry
Origin: English / Welsh
#16
Hughie
Meaning: Mind, spirit
Origin: Germanic / English
#17
Haider
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Arabic
#18
Hussain
Meaning: Good, handsome
Origin: Arabic
#19
Hendrix
Meaning: Son of Hendrik
Origin: Dutch / Germanic
#20
Hamish
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Scottish
#21
Harlow
Meaning: Rock hill or army hill
Origin: English surname
#22
Huzaifa
Meaning: Small sheep or companion name
Origin: Arabic
#23
Hasan
Meaning: Good, handsome
Origin: Arabic
#24
Hashim
Meaning: Crusher, breaker of bread
Origin: Arabic
#25
Henley
Meaning: High meadow
Origin: English
#26
Harri
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Welsh / Germanic
#27
Hadi
Meaning: Guide or leader
Origin: Arabic
#28
Haroon
Meaning: High mountain or exalted
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#29
Hugh
Meaning: Heart, mind, spirit
Origin: Germanic / English
#30
Hari
Meaning: Tawny, golden, or name of Vishnu
Origin: Sanskrit
#31
Harlan
Meaning: Rocky land
Origin: English
#32
Hakeem
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Arabic
#33
Hadley
Meaning: Heather field
Origin: English
#34
Harun
Meaning: High mountain or exalted
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#35
Heath
Meaning: Heathland or open moor
Origin: English
#36
Hamdan
Meaning: Much praise
Origin: Arabic
#37
Hamzah
Meaning: Lion, strong, steadfast
Origin: Arabic
#38
Herbie
Meaning: Bright army
Origin: English / Germanic
#39
Hussein
Meaning: Good or beautiful
Origin: Arabic
#40
Henri
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: French
#41
Hakim
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#42
Harlen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Harold
Meaning: Army ruler
Origin: Germanic / English
#44
Henryk
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Haadi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Huey
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#47
Hasnain
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#48
Hezekiah
Meaning: Yahweh strengthens
Origin: Hebrew
#49
Huzaifah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Himmat
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Harper
Meaning: Harp player
Origin: English
#52
Hallie
Meaning: Dweller at the hall meadow or Hayley-family form
Origin: English
#53
Harriet
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#54
Hazel
Meaning: Hazel tree
Origin: English
#55
Hannah
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: Hebrew
#56
Heidi
Meaning: Noble kind
Origin: German
#57
Holly
Meaning: Holly tree
Origin: English
#58
Hope
Meaning: Hope
Origin: English
#59
Hattie
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: English / Germanic
#60
Hana
Meaning: Happiness or bliss
Origin: Arabic
#61
Hafsa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#62
Honey
Meaning: Honey, sweetness, or affection
Origin: English word name
#63
Hiba
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Arabic
#64
Halle
Meaning: Hall meadow or home ruler depending on root
Origin: English / Germanic
#65
Hanna
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: Hebrew / Scandinavian / German
#66
Haniya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#67
Hollie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#68
Hawa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#69
Hania
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#70
Halima
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#71
Hoorain
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#72
Helena
Meaning: Shining light
Origin: Greek
#73
Hailey
Meaning: Hay clearing
Origin: English
#74
Harmony
Meaning: Agreement, concord, musical balance
Origin: Greek / English virtue word
#75
Haya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#76
Hawwa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#77
Hayley
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#78
Henrietta
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#79
Hafsah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#80
Huda
Meaning: Guidance
Origin: Arabic
#81
Hadiya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#82
Harper-Rose
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#83
Harriett
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#84
Hidayah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#85
Haleema
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#86
Husna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#87
Hira
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#88
Humaira
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Heather
Meaning: Heather plant
Origin: English
#90
Harleen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#91
Helen
Meaning: Torch, shining light
Origin: Greek
#92
Hadia
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#93
Hermione
Meaning: Of Hermes
Origin: Greek
#94
Hettie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#95
Hajra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#96
Hala
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#97
Halimah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#98
Holden
Meaning: Deep valley
Origin: English
#99
Howard
Meaning: High guardian or brave heart
Origin: English
#100
Humberto
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#101
Herbert
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Houston
Meaning: Hugh's town or settlement
Origin: Scottish surname / place name
#103
Herman
Meaning: Army man
Origin: Germanic
#104
Heriberto
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Hank
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: English / Germanic
#106
Hans
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Hayes
Meaning: Hedged area
Origin: English / Irish
#108
Hernan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Haden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Haiden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Hiram
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Haven
Meaning: Safe place
Origin: English
#113
Horacio
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Hamilton
Meaning: Crooked hill settlement
Origin: Scottish / English
#115
Hubert
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Horace
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Hagen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Hollis
Meaning: Holly trees
Origin: English
#119
Hyrum
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Homero
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Hilario
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Henrik
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Haley
Meaning: Hay clearing or hero
Origin: English surname / Old English
#124
Haylee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Heaven
Meaning: Heaven, sky, or paradise
Origin: English spiritual word name
#126
Hillary
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Hilary
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Hailee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Haleigh
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Haylie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Halie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Hailie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Hayleigh
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Hadassah
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Harlee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Heidy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Holli
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Hilda
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Hali
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Holland
Meaning: Wooded land or ridge land
Origin: English
#141
Halley
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Harlie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Honesty
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Heavenly
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Harleigh
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Haily
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Halee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Halo
Meaning: Ring of light
Origin: English word name / Greek root
#149
Ha-yoon
Meaning: great, summer, or sky-like Ha plus allow, govern, or shine Yoon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#150
Ha-rin
Meaning: great or summer Ha plus jade, refined, or neighbour Rin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#151
Ha-eun
Meaning: great or summer Ha plus grace, kindness, or silver Eun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#152
Ha-yeon
Meaning: great or summer Ha plus lotus, beauty, or connection Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#153
Hye-jin
Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#154
Hye-won
Meaning: grace, wisdom, or favour Hye plus garden, origin, or wish Won depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#155
Hye-rin
Meaning: grace or wisdom Hye plus jade, neighbour, or refined Rin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#156
Hae-won
Meaning: sun, sea, or bright Hae plus garden, origin, or wish Won depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#157
Ha-neul
Meaning: sky or heaven in native Korean
Origin: Korean
#158
Ha-ram
Meaning: sky, great, or divine gift depending on reading
Origin: Korean
#159
Ha-na
Meaning: one in Korean, or great/summer plus Na depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#160
Hyeon-joo
Meaning: wise, worthy, or virtuous Hyeon plus jewel, excellence, or state Joo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#161
Hye-ji
Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#162
Hye-ri
Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus benefit, order, or jewel Ri depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#163
Hyun-ji
Meaning: wise, worthy, or virtuous Hyun plus wisdom or place Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#164
Hyun-seo
Meaning: wise or virtuous Hyun plus auspicious, orderly, or writing Seo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#165
Hye-soo
Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus excellent, water, or long-lived Su depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#166
Hyo-jin
Meaning: filial piety or devotion Hyo plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#167
Hyo-rin
Meaning: filial piety or devotion Hyo plus jade, refined, or neighbour Rin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#168
Ha-young
Meaning: great or summer Ha plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#169
Ha-jun
Meaning: summer, great, or grand Ha plus talented, handsome, or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#170
Hyun-woo
Meaning: worthy, wise, or manifest Hyun plus house, universe, rain, or help Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#171
Hyeon-jun
Meaning: worthy, wise, or manifest Hyeon plus talented or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#172
Hyeon-seok
Meaning: worthy, wise, or manifest Hyeon plus stone, jewel, or clear Seok depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#173
Hyeon-su
Meaning: worthy, wise, or manifest Hyeon plus excellent, long-lived, or water Su depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#174
Ho-jun
Meaning: greatness, lake, or protection Ho plus talented or handsome Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#175
Haru
Meaning: day in Korean word usage
Origin: Korean
#176
Han-gyeol
Meaning: consistent or unchanged in Korean word usage
Origin: Korean
#177
Han-ul
Meaning: great sky or broad heaven in Korean word-style usage
Origin: Korean
#178
Han-bin
Meaning: great, one, or Korean Han plus refined, bright, or guest Bin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#179
Hae-jun
Meaning: sea, sun, or bright Hae plus talented or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#180
Hae-sung
Meaning: sea, sun, or bright Hae plus star, success, or complete Seong depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#181
Hwan-hee
Meaning: joy or delight in Korean word usage, or bright Hwan plus hope Hee depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#182
Hwi-jun
Meaning: shine, brilliance, or command Hwi plus talented or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#183
Ha
Meaning: River or summer depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#184
Han
Meaning: Joyful, constant, or moral depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#185
Hanh
Meaning: Happiness, good fortune, apricot, or virtue depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#186
Hien
Meaning: Gentle, virtuous, or wise
Origin: Vietnamese
#187
Hoa
Meaning: Flower or harmony depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#188
Hong
Meaning: Pink, rosy, red, or great depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#189
Hue
Meaning: Grace, kindness, intelligence, or flower depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#190
Huong
Meaning: Fragrance
Origin: Vietnamese
#191
Huyen
Meaning: Mysterious, profound, or lively depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#192
Hai
Meaning: Sea or ocean
Origin: Vietnamese
#193
Hai Dang
Meaning: Sea lamp or lighthouse
Origin: Vietnamese
#194
Hao
Meaning: Heroic, generous, vast, or grand depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#195
Hieu
Meaning: Filial piety or obedience
Origin: Vietnamese
#196
Hoang
Meaning: Yellow, golden, or royal depending on usage
Origin: Vietnamese
#197
Hung
Meaning: Brave or manly
Origin: Vietnamese
#198
Huu
Meaning: To have, friend, or companion
Origin: Vietnamese
#199
Huy
Meaning: Brightness or splendour
Origin: Vietnamese
#200
Harlem
Meaning: From Haarlem or Harlem, place-name use
Origin: Dutch / American place name
#201
Hoyt
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#202
Huck
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#203
Hawkins
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#204
Hiro
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#205
Heston
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#206
Hendrick
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#207
Hansel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#208
Hendrik
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#209
Honor
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Holt
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#211
Hazen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#212
Huntley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Hampton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#214
Hosea
Meaning: Salvation
Origin: Hebrew
#215
Hawk
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Haddon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#217
Haziel
Meaning: Vision of God or God sees
Origin: Hebrew
#218
Harland
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#219
Hero
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#220
Hagan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#221
Haze
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#222
Hardy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Huxton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#224
Hershy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#225
Hershel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#226
Holdyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#227
Hanson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#228
Hisham
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#229
Halen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#230
Hansen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#231
Hawthorne
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#232
Humza
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Holton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#234
Hutson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#235
Hatcher
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#236
Hasani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#237
Hadrian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Harlin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#239
Haydn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#240
Haakon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Hillel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#242
Henderson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Hogan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Haidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#245
Hudsen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Henson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Herschel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#248
Harmon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Hadlee
Meaning: Heather field or heath clearing; Hadley variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#250
Hadleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#251
Harmoni
Meaning: Harmony, agreement, or musical balance; modern spelling variant
Origin: English virtue word / Greek root
#252
Harlyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Hensley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Haddie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#255
Hartley
Meaning: Deer clearing
Origin: English
#256
Harmonie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#257
Harlynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#258
Haisley
Meaning: Hazel clearing or modern surname-style name
Origin: Modern English
#259
Hayven
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#260
Hellen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#261
Hosanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#262
Harmonee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#263
Hanan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#264
Havyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#265
Harbor
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#266
Hindy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#267
Hadassa
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#268
Hollyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#269
Havana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#270
Hudsyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#271
Hayzel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#272
Harli
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#273
Honesti
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#274
Harlowe
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#275
Haneen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#276
Hareem
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#277
Hennessy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#278
Haylen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#279
Holley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#280
Henlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#281
Hadlie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#282
Heavenlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#283
Hera
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#284
Henleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#285
Haizley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#286
Heba
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#287
Hinda
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#288
Hadasa
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#289
Heiress
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#290
Haydee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#291
Heng
Meaning: Constant, lasting, or balanced depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#292
Hua
Meaning: Flower, splendid, or Chinese depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#293
Huan
Meaning: Joy, bright, or graceful depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#294
Hui
Meaning: Wisdom, kindness, or radiance depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#295
Halim
Meaning: Patient or gentle
Origin: Arabic
#296
Heloise
Meaning: Healthy, wide, or famous battle
Origin: French
#297
Hannelore
Meaning: Grace and laurel
Origin: Germanic
#298
Heinrich
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Germanic
#299
Helga
Meaning: Holy or blessed
Origin: Germanic
#300
Helmut
Meaning: Helmet and courage
Origin: Germanic
#301
Hermann
Meaning: Army man
Origin: Germanic
#302
Hildegard
Meaning: Battle enclosure
Origin: Germanic
#303
Horst
Meaning: Wooded hill or thicket
Origin: Germanic
#304
Helios
Meaning: Sun
Origin: Greek
#305
Hermes
Meaning: Cairn or boundary marker; messenger god
Origin: Greek
#306
Hippolyte
Meaning: Freer of horses
Origin: Greek
#307
Homer
Meaning: Hostage or pledge
Origin: Greek
#308
Hypatia
Meaning: Highest or supreme
Origin: Greek
#309
Hadas
Meaning: Myrtle tree
Origin: Hebrew
#310
Hagar
Meaning: Flight or stranger
Origin: Hebrew
#311
Harel
Meaning: Mountain of God
Origin: Hebrew
#312
Hephzibah
Meaning: My delight is in her
Origin: Hebrew
#313
Hila
Meaning: Halo or praise
Origin: Hebrew
#314
Haf
Meaning: Summer
Origin: Welsh
#315
Heledd
Meaning: Mythic Welsh name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Welsh
#316
Huw
Meaning: Mind, spirit, or heart
Origin: Welsh
#317
Hywel
Meaning: Eminent or conspicuous
Origin: Welsh
#318
Hadriana
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Latin
#319
Hadrianus
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Latin
#320
Horatia
Meaning: Of the Horatius family
Origin: Latin
#321
Horatius
Meaning: Of the Horatius family
Origin: Latin
#322
Halfdan
Meaning: Half Danish
Origin: Scandinavian
#323
Hanne
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Scandinavian
#324
Helge
Meaning: Holy or blessed
Origin: Scandinavian
#325
Hillevi
Meaning: Safe in battle
Origin: Scandinavian
#326
Hjalmar
Meaning: Helmeted warrior
Origin: Scandinavian
#327
Holger
Meaning: Island spear
Origin: Scandinavian
How To Use This H Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of H names.
Gender Mix
This page currently includes 159 girl names, 164 boy names, and 4 unisex names beginning with H.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with H and baby boy names that start with H.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short H names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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H Name Snapshot
This snapshot is calculated from the names on this page, so it changes with the actual H shortlist rather than using generic baby-name advice.
Length Mix
Short names
48
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Hugo, Hadi, Hugh, Hari, Huey, Hope.
Medium names
243
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Henry, Harry, Hudson, Hunter, Harvey, Harley.
Long names
36
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Harrison, Hezekiah, Huzaifah, Henrietta, Harper-Rose, Harriett.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
74
Examples: Hassan, Hayden, Hussain, Hasan, Haroon, Harlan.
Ends in A
42
Examples: Hamza, Huzaifa, Hana, Hafsa, Hiba, Hanna.
Ends in E
37
Examples: Hughie, Herbie, Hallie, Hope, Hattie, Halle.
Ends in Y
32
Examples: Henry, Harry, Harvey, Harley, Huxley, Henley.
Popular H Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count H names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Harper rank #16 - 6,792 births
- Hazel rank #21 - 6,318 births
- Hannah rank #56 - 3,973 births
- Hailey rank #104 - 2,556 births
- Hallie rank #120 - 2,260 births
Boy names
View list- Henry rank #5 - 12,020 births
- Hudson rank #17 - 8,583 births
- Harrison rank #116 - 3,072 births
- Hunter rank #130 - 2,761 births
- Hayden rank #161 - 2,268 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Henry, Harry, Hudson, Hugo, Harrison, Hunter, Harvey, Harley.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Henry, Harry, Hugo, Harrison, Harvey, Hassan, Hector, Harris.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Hudson, Huxley, Hayden, Hendrix, Harlow, Henley, Harlan, Hadley.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Harley, Huxley, Hayden, Harlow, Henley, Hadley, Heath, Hazel.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Hadi, Haroon, Hari, Hakeem, Harun, Hamdan, Hezekiah, Hannah.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Huyen, Harlem, Hoyt, Huck, Hawkins, Hiro, Heston, Hendrick.
How To Use This List
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