Browse curated, meaningful baby boy names starting with H — featuring origins, middle name combinations, and expert style guidance.
Meaning: Estate ruler
GermanicMeaning: One who hunts
EnglishMeaning: Son of Hugh
EnglishMeaning: Son of Harry
EnglishMeaning: Battle worthy
FrenchMeaning: Hedged area
EnglishMeaning: Heather hill
EnglishMeaning: Son of Hendrik
EnglishMeaning: Estate ruler
ScandinavianMeaning: Estate ruler
EnglishMeaning: Son of Harry
EnglishMeaning: Estate ruler
EnglishMeaning: Stag deer
EnglishMeaning: Rocky land
EnglishMeaning: Flat-topped hill
ScottishMeaning: Army ruler
ScandinavianMeaning: Stag meadow
EnglishMeaning: Soldier
GermanicMeaning: Hare meadow
EnglishMeaning: Hollow valley
EnglishMeaning: Divine circle of light
GreekMeaning: Safe port of shelter
EnglishMeaning: Place of safety
EnglishMeaning: Fierce bird of prey
EnglishMeaning: Misty and mysterious
EnglishMeaning: Heathland dweller
EnglishMeaning: Edge of the earth
GreekMeaning: Small wooded area
EnglishMeaning: Free spirit adventurer
EnglishMeaning: Hugh meadow
EnglishMeaning: Settlement on ridge
EnglishMeaning: High gate
EnglishMeaning: Chase and pursue
EnglishMeaning: Supplanter
ScottishMeaning: Shining spring
JapaneseMeaning: Handsome and good
ArabicMeaning: Radiant light
JapaneseMeaning: Generosity
ArabicMeaning: Helmet warrior
NorseMeaning: Timekeeper
LatinMeaning: Timekeeper hero
LatinMeaning: Dark one from Hadria
LatinMeaning: Peaceful and prosperous
GreekMeaning: Holy hair
EnglishMeaning: At the rocks
EnglishMeaning: Holy stone
EnglishMeaning: Half Danish
ScandinavianMeaning: Rock defender
NorseMeaning: God is gracious
GermanMeaning: Hawthorn tree place
EnglishMeaning: God gives strength
HebrewMeaning: Generous
JapaneseMeaning: Holding fast
GreekMeaning: Glory of Hera
GreekMeaning: High son
NorseMeaning: Praiseworthy
ArabicMeaning: Lion strong
ArabicMeaning: Army ruler
NorseMeaning: Hardy settlement
EnglishMeaning: Strong man
GermanicMeaning: Stag spring
EnglishMeaning: Crusher of evil
ArabicMeaning: Handsome
ArabicMeaning: Life
HebrewMeaning: Grace of God
HebrewMeaning: Dedicated
HebrewMeaning: Mountaineer
HebrewMeaning: Praised
HebrewMeaning: Exalted brother
HebrewMeaning: Good and beautiful
ArabicMeaning: Heather field
EnglishMeaning: Friend in war
GermanicMeaning: Protector guardian
ArabicMeaning: High fortress
NorseMeaning: Enclosure
EnglishMeaning: Shining hero
GermanicMeaning: Ford by the hall
EnglishMeaning: Stranger from abroad
IrishMeaning: Hal island
EnglishMeaning: Rock defender
NorseTop popular boy names starting with H include Henry, Hunter, Hudson, Harrison, Harvey. These names have strong parent appeal for their sound, meaning, and versatility.
For a distinctive H name, consider Hamish, Haruki, Hassan, Hikaru, Hisham. Unique names in this group tend to be less common on class lists while still feeling familiar.
Germanic, English, French, Scandinavian, Scottish This mix of origins gives H names a wide stylistic range, from ancient classical choices to modern international imports.
High across traditional and modern choices When choosing a longer H name, test how the nickname sounds with your last name as well as the full formal version.
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