What origin is the name Humphrey?

Humphrey comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Humphrey a popular name?

Humphrey is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Humphrey?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Humphrey — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Humphrey

Q: Is Humphrey a rare name?

Yes. Humphrey does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Humphrey

Humphrey

Boy

german

2 syllables

Humphrey is a german boy's name meaning "Peace; a compound of the words giant and peace. from the old english name hunfrith. famous bearer: american actor humphrey bogart".

Parents who choose Humphrey pick a boy name from the german tradition, meaning "Peace; a compound of the words giant and peace. from the old english name hunfrith. famous bearer: american actor humphrey bogart". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Peace; a compound of the words giant and peace. from the old english name hunfrith. famous bearer: american actor humphrey bogart

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Humphrey

Very rare in US records

What does Humphrey mean?

Humphrey is a boy name of german origin meaning "Peace; a compound of the words giant and peace. from the old english name hunfrith. famous bearer: american actor humphrey bogart".

Is Humphrey a rare name?

Yes. Humphrey does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Humphrey

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Names with a similar meaning to Humphrey

Humphrey means "Peace; a compound of the words giant and peace. from the old english name hunfrith. famous bearer: american actor humphrey bogart" — these names share that spirit.