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American boy names starting with H bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how H names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Boy names starting with H

  • 100 American boy names begin with H
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

American Boy Names Starting With H

100 boy names of American origin beginning with H

#119
American
son of Harry
#162
American↑ Rising
hay valley
#209
American↑ Rising
From the hedge.
#218
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a place of safety or refuge
#237
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army hill
#345
American
From the hares' meadow
#503
American
army ruler
#506
American
From the hill estate
#507
American
Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning ‘ruler of the home’ or ‘estate ruler’.
#515
American
son of Henry
#521
American
Derived from 'he' as a pronoun; 和 (Hé) - harmony
#522
American
descendant of Hind
#524
American
hunter; one who hunts
#536
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Variant of 'Harvey', meaning 'battle worthy' or 'eager for battle'.
#559
American
Yiddish
#578
American
wise; he who is knowledgeable
#579
American
Bright heart
#582
American
Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.
#590
American
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#592
American
from the hedged area
#606
American
From the hollow or the used to be house; a dweller near 'hollow' or 'river bank'
#622
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from the hill
#626
American
one who lives by a hovel
#634
American
Old English
#636
American
Son of the hare
#650
American
son of Hilly
#652
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From the hare's land
#680
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The name means 'fortunate' or 'lucky'.
#689
American
Hugh's town
#702
American
From the hill
#720
American
battle friend, army companion
#738
American
Wooded area or grove
#747
American
A variation of Hillary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
#751
American
high-spirited or lively
#756
American
An old Germanic name meaning 'army' and 'bright'
#756
American
from the halls
#768
American
army ruler
#768
American
Derived from 'Harley', meaning hare meadow or a place of hares.
#770
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A variant of the name Hakeem, meaning wise or intelligent.
#773
American
army ruler
#774
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from the Huron people
#784
American
Variation of the name Hurley, which means 'sea tide'
#795
American
cheerful, merry
#808
American
a form of the name 'Harrison', meaning son of Harry
#824
American
Hick's son
#885
American
Derived from Hezekiah, meaning 'God strengthens'.
#890
American
Hollow town
#911
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From the Dutch settlement; strong; rugged.
#915
American
One who is spirited; brave
#968
American
From the hedged enclosure
#975
American
Fortunate and powerful
#976
American
A surname of English origin, derived from 'Hick,' a diminutive of Richard.
#994
American
heath or wasteland
#1000
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Dweller at the holly trees.
#1003
American
Haskel's son
#1004
American
High guardian
#1007
American
Derived from the surname 'Harcourt'.
#1009
American
Army hill
#1014
American
man
#1028
American
A variant of Harry, meaning 'estate ruler' or 'home ruler'
#1033
American
Hover can denote 'to remain suspended in the air', often used metaphorically for someone who lingers.
#1038
American
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Hosea', meaning 'salvation'.
#1045
American
descendant of Herchel
#1050
American
A modern variant of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.'
#1070
American
variant of Havoc
#1076
American
of the grass, or the bramble bush.
#1093
American
A variant of Hayden, meaning 'fire' or 'hay valley'.
#1098
American
American English
#1118
American
sea warrior
#1124
American
Abode by the river
#1129
American
derived from the Hebrew name Haskel, meaning 'to think' or 'to reflect'
#1135
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From the hill pasture
#1144
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1144
American
descendant of Aodhán
#1146
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1148
American
a variant of Hugh, meaning 'heart' or 'mind'
#1152
American
Scottish Gaelic
#1155
American
Earth
#1160
American
from the town of Hugh's estate; brave heart
#1166
American
Son of Harry
#1180
American
sharp-eyed
#1190
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1215
American
Variation of Hunter, often implying qualities associated with a hunter, such as strength and determination.
#1222
American
army ruler
#1232
American
Heir, or one who is a servant or steward.
#1233
American
A variant of the name Hersch, which means 'deer'.
#1241
American
A place of meeting; Strong man
#1250
American
A modern variation, possibly derived from the name Harry.
#1268
American
One who lives near a hill
#1280
American
From the hedged lake
#1298
American
One who hooks; derived from an occupational surname.
#1313
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1327
American
A name possibly derived from the name 'Hugh' or 'Hulbert', with unknown specific meaning.
#1332
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1337
American
Hancel is believed to be a modern variant of the name Hansel, which means 'God is gracious' in German.
#1347
American
Hovie is a name believed to be derived from the Anglo-Saxon surname, meaning someone who lived near a hoar (frost) or was a person of an icy character.
#1361
American
salvation
#1363
American
Ruler of the home
#1371
American↑ Rising
Derived from 'Hayden', meaning 'hedged valley'.
#1379
American↑ Rising
Mist, fog

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