Looking for a Christian baby boy name starting with the letter H? Here are 104 Christian boy names beginning with H, each with its meaning, including Henry (Ruler of the household), Harrison (Son of Harry), Hudson (Son of the hooded man).
Christian names draw on the Bible, the saints and the European languages where Christianity spread: Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and the Slavic languages. Many families pick a saint’s name or a biblical virtue, then choose a spelling that suits their language.
Christian boy names starting with H and their meanings
Henry – Ruler of the household
Harrison – Son of Harry
Hudson – Son of the hooded man
Hayden – Fire; Rosy meadow
Heath – Heathland dweller
Hugo – Mind; Spirit
Hector – Holding fast; Steadfast
Hunter – One who hunts
Harvey – Battle worthy
Holden – Hollow valley
Hamish – Supplanter
Hank – Ruler of the home
Hans – God is gracious
Harold – Army ruler
Harry – Ruler of the home
Heinrich – Ruler of the home
Herbert – Bright army
Herman – Army man
Hezekiah – God strengthens, a king
Hilary – Cheerful, a saint
Hiram – Exalted brother
Horace – Timekeeper
Hosea – Salvation, a prophet
Howard – Brave heart
Hubert – Bright heart, a saint
Humphrey – Peaceful warrior
Hyacinth – Hyacinth flower, a saint
Habakkuk – Embrace, a prophet
Haggai – Festive, a prophet
Hadrian – From Hadria
Hal – Army ruler
Hamilton – Treeless hill
Hanson – Son of Hans
Hardy – Bold
Harlan – Army land
Harley – Hare meadow
Hart – Stag
Hayes – Hedged area
Heber – Partner
Hendrik – Ruler of the home
Herschel – Deer
Hilario – Cheerful
Hollis – Holly tree
Homer – Pledge
Horatio – Timekeeper
Hubertus – Bright mind
Hugh – Mind, intellect
Humbert – Bright warrior
Hurley – Sea tide
Huxley – Hugh’s meadow
Hyrum – Exalted brother
Hanno – Grace
Harlow – Army hill
Hendrix – Ruler of the home
Henri – Ruler of the home
Hervé – Battle worthy
Hilarion – Cheerful, a saint
Hippolytus – Freer of horses, a saint
Homero – Pledge
Honorius – Honour, a pope
Hugues – Mind
Humberto – Bright warrior
Harland – Army land
Hartley – Deer meadow
Hesketh – Horse track
Hobart – Bright mind
Holt – Wood
Hopkins – Son of Robert
Horst – Thicket
Houston – Hugh’s town
Hyatt – High gate
Harald – Army ruler
Heinz – Ruler of the home
Helmut – Brave protector
Heribert – Bright army, a saint
Hermann – Warrior
Hilarius – Cheerful
Hildebrand – Battle sword
Honore – Honour
Horatius – Timekeeper
Huey – Mind
Humfrey – Peaceful warrior
Harrold – Army ruler
Helier – Name of a saint
Henrik – Ruler of the home
Horacio – Timekeeper
Hartmut – Brave mind
Hendrick – Home ruler
Hieronymus – Holy name
Holger – Island spear
Horatiu – Timekeeper
Huberto – Bright mind
Hugolin – Mind
Hilliard – Battle guard
Hosiah – Salvation
Hanley – High meadow
Herrick – Army ruler
Hollister – Holly tree
Hamond – Home protector
Harlen – Army land
Hartwig – Strong battle
Hendryk – Home ruler
Herwig – Army battle
Hilger – Battle spear
Tips for choosing the right name
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
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