There's a long list of H names for boys, but these might be some of the sweetest options for your little man. From the most popular H names to the truly unique ones, you're sure to find one fitting for your bouncing baby boy.
Traditional Boy Names Starting With H
For a name that's always recognizable and fitting for your little boy as he grows, go the traditional route. With too many H boy names to count, this might help you narrow down your choices.
- Haldor - Thor's rock (Norwegian)
- Halston - holy stone (English)
- Halvar - one who defends the rock (Norse)
- Hamilton - flat-topped hill (English)
- Hanford - ford at the stones (English)
- Hank- ruler of the estate (German)
- Hardwick - dwells near a sheep farm (English)
- Hardy - bold (German)
- Harley - hare's meadow (English)
- Harold - army ruler (Scandinavian)
- Harper - one who plays the harp (English)
- Harry - ruler of the army (German)
- Harvey - battle ready (French)
- Hayden - hay field (English)
- Heath - heath (British)
- Hector - to hold (Greek)
- Henry - home ruler (German)
- Herman - warrior; soldier (German)
- Hitoshi - compassionate (Japanese)
- Hogan - youth (Irish)
- Holbrook - stream near the hollow (British)
- Howard - high defender (German)
- Hubert - bright; shining intellect (German)
- Hudson - son of Hud (English)
- Hugh - heart; mind (German)
- Hunter - one who hunts (English)
These traditional H names make great middle names if you want to use something a bit more unique or modern for your son's first name.
Unique H Boy Names for a Rare Little Guy
You know your sweet baby boy is unlike any other, so give him a name that tells the world how special he is. These H baby boy names are less common and might be just perfect for your unique little guy.
- Hadar - splendor; glory (Hebrew)
- Haddon - hill of heather (English)
- Hades - god of the underworld (Greek)
- Hadi - leader (Arabic)
- Hadrian - the Adriatic Sea (Latin)
- Hale - hero (English)
- Halen - hero (Scandinavian)
- Haley - hay meadow (English)
- Halle - rock (Norwegian)
- Hamal - lamb (Arabic)
- Hamish - supplanter (Scottish)
- Hamlet - little home (English)
- Hampton- home settlement (English)
- Hamza - strong (Arabic)
- Harkin - dark red (Gaelic)
- Handel - trade or commerce (German)
- Hans - God is gracious (English)
- Hansel - God is gracious (German)
- Hanson - son of Hans (Scandinavian)
- Hari - lion (Sanskrit)
- Harlem - house on a hill (Dutch)
- Harlyn - army land (British)
- Harris - son of Harry (English)
- Hary - home leader (German)
- Hawk - a type of bird associated with strength (English)
- Hawkins - little hawk (English)
- Haze - vapor of smoke (Dutch)
- Hebe - young (Greek)
- Heike - home leader (German)
- Heimirich - estate ruler (Dutch)
- Helios - sun (Greek)
- Helmut - protection (German)
- Henderson - son of Henry (German)
- Hendrick - ruler of the home (German)
- Hendrix - ruler of the home (German)
- Henoch - dedicated (Hebrew)
- Henri - home ruler (German)
- Henricus - ruler of the home (Latin)
- Herberto - army (Spanish)
- Hercules - the glory of Hera (Greek)
- Hermie - solider (German)
- Herminio - army man (Spanish)
- Hernan - gentle traveler (Latin)
- Hershel - deer (Yiddish)
- Heston - high settlement (English)
- Hezekiah - God strengthens (Hebrew)
- Hilario - cheerful (Latin)
- Holden - hollow valley (English)
- Holland - wooded land (Dutch)
- Hollis - holly trees (British)
- Hollister - holly (English)
- Holt - forest (German)
- Horacio - time keeper (Latin)
- Horae - seasons (Greek)
- Horus - an Egyptian god
- Houston - Hugh's town (Scottish)
- Hoyt - long stick (English)
- Huck - hook (English)
- Hud - those who ask forgiveness (Arabic)
- Hue - lily flower (Vietnamese)
- Humberto - renowned warrior (Spanish)
- Huron - bristle haired (French)
- Hux - hook (English)
- Huxley - inhospitable place (English)
Modern English Boy Names Starting With H
Growing in popularity, these baby boy names are in the perfect stage of modern but not too common. Give your baby a boy an H name that's as cute and new as he is.
- Hagley - one who is from the hedged enclosure
- Haig - enclosure
- Haines - dweller
- Hal - one who rules the army
- Halbert - weapon maker
- Halford - hawk
- Halsey - sacred island
- Harley - hare
- Harlon - the meadow of the hares
- Hartford - the deer crossing
- Haven - safe
- Hawthorne - one who lives by a hedge
- Herald - army commander
- Hilton - settlement
- Holman - hollow
- Holmes - one who lives near the river
- Howie - brave
- Hunt - one who is a hunter
- Hutchinson - hug
- Hyatt - one from the high gate
- Hyde - one who farms the land
Modern Hindu Boy Names Starting With H
If you want a name that's unique, beautiful, and the perfect blend of modern and uncommon, look no further than these lovely Hindu boy names.
- Hakeem - smart; wise
- Haksh - bright
- Haib - loved
- Hanan - kind
- Haneesh - ambitious
- Hansal - swan
- Hansin - the universal soul
- Hardik - from one's heart
- Hazen - beautiful
- Heer - Lord
- Hemil - Gold
- Hemish - the lord of the earth
- Hiran - immortal
- Harindra - referring to a color
- Hiten - heart
- Huda - guidance
Choose a Name You Love
Whether you already know an H name is right for your little man or you're just searching for ideas, what matters most is that you love the name. As the love you have for your baby boy spills over into that perfect name, remember that what others think of your name choice doesn't matter nearly as much as what you think.
