10 Classic Boy Names That Start with H

Classic boy names letter h

Are you expecting a baby boy and looking for a classic name that starts with the letter H? Here are ten handsome handles that fit the bill.

Henry

This name has royal cachet, religious resonance (via St. Henry), and literary underpinnings rolled into one trend-resistant package.

Harrison

A surname-name that sometimes drops in popularity but always finds its footing again.

Harvey

Another surname/given name that occasionally takes a dip in popularity but always bounces back.

Hugo

A quiet classic, yours for the taking!

Harry

A casual name with presidential and royal cred.

Hugh

The English form of the old Germanic name Hugo and the name of numerous Catholic saints, Hugh definitely counts as a "classic" even if it's keeping a bit of a low profile at the moment.

Harley

An old boy name and, more recently, a girl name, too.

Howard

A traditional name that parents aren't using in big numbers at the moment—perfect if you you're after something that's nicely familiar but a little surprising.

Harold

A dusty, musty relic or an unfairly neglected classic with royal heritage from two medieval English kings called Harold? You decide.

Herbert

A lost classic with German origins and saintly credentials.