AHEAD: The ultimate list of H names for boys—plus their meanings and popularity.
If you’re looking for a cool boys’ name starting with the letter H, you’re in the right place!
Below, I’ve rounded up every single H name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
For each name, you’ll find its meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.
While there are only 27 “H” names ranking in the top 1000, there are a whole bunch of other fantastic names that are more rare (without being too out there).
Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these cool boys’ names starting with the letter H.
Related: H Names for Girls
Popular boy names that start with H
Kicking off our list of “H” names with some cool monikers that are popular in the United States right now. All of these are in the top 1000.
Harlan
- Name meaning: Rocky land.
- Popularity: #686
Harris
- Name meaning: Son of Harry.
- Popularity: #988
Harrison
- Name meaning: Son of Harry.
- Popularity: #114
Hayes
- Name meaning: Brushwood.
- Popularity: #245
Hendrix
- Name meaning: Son of Hendrik or estate ruler.
- Popularity: #284
Holden
- Name meaning: Hollow valley.
- Popularity: #228
Houston
- Name meaning: Hugh’s town. A large city in Texas.
- Popularity: #734
Hudson
- Name meaning: Son of Hudd or Hugh. A huge river that flows through New York.
- Popularity: #42
Huxley
- Name meaning: Inhospitable place. A small rural village in England.
- Popularity: #539
If you like these popular boy names that start with H you’ll also like this list of southern names.
Cool “H” names
These boys’ names starting with H are both cool and unusual. They’re perfect if you want something a little edgy but not too far out there.
Hamilton
- Name meaning: Treeless hill or crooked hill.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hamlet
- Name meaning: Small village. An influential Shakespeare play.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hanson or Hansen or Hensen
- Name meaning: Son of Hans or Henry.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hastings
- Name meaning: High stone. A seaside town in England.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking.
Herald
- Name meaning: Messenger.
- Popularity: This German boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hershel or Herschel
- Name meaning: Deer.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Heston
- Name meaning: Brushwood settlement.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking.
Hirsch
- Name meaning: Deer.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hubble or Hubbell
- Name meaning: Brave heart.
- Popularity: This outer space name isn’t ranking.
Huntley
- Name meaning: Hunter’s meadow.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hutton
- Name meaning: Ridge enclosure.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking.
If you like these cool boy names that start with H you’ll also like this list of edgy names.
Short “H” names
These boys’ names are comprised of only 4 or 5 letters, and of course, they all start with the letter H!
Hale
- Name meaning: Hollow dweller.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hawk
- Name meaning: Bird of prey.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Heath
- Name meaning: A habitat with low-growing woody vegetation.
- Popularity: #983
Hogan
- Name meaning: Young warrior.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking.
Holt
- Name meaning: Grove of trees.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Huck
- Name meaning: Short for Huckleberry, a berry related to the blueberry.
- Popularity: This short H name isn’t ranking.
Hyde
- Name meaning: Someone living on a hide of land.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
If you like these mini names that start with H check out this huge list of short names for boys.
Gender neutral “H” names
All of these H names would work for a boy or a girl.
Halston
- Name meaning: Holy stone.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Harley
- Name meaning: Hare meadow.
- Popularity: This name ranks #781 for boys and #291 for girls.
Hart
- Name meaning: A male deer.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Hartford
- Name meaning: Shallow place in a river where deer roam. The capital of Connecticut.
- Popularity: This city name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Hayden or Haden
- Name meaning: Heather or hay valley.
- Popularity: Hayden ranks #177 for boys and #294 for girls. Haden isn’t ranking for either gender.
Holland
- Name meaning: Wooden land. Part of the Netherlands.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking for boys but ranks #711 for girls.
Hollis
- Name meaning: Dweller near holly trees.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Hunter
- Name meaning: One who hunts.
- Popularity: Hunter ranks #69 for boys and #829 for girls.
If you like these gender neutral names that start with the letter H you’ll also like this list of nonbinary names.
Timeless “H” names
These boy names starting with H have been around forever and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon!
Hank
- Name meaning: Short for Henry and Hendrik, meaning estate ruler.
- Popularity: #482
Harold
- Name meaning: Military power or army ruler.
- Popularity: #932
Harry
- Name meaning: Variation of Henry, meaning estate ruler.
- Popularity: #720
Harvey
- Name meaning: Battle worthy or blazing iron.
- Popularity: #413
Hector
- Name meaning: To hold.
- Popularity: #364
Henry
- Name meaning: Estate ruler.
- Popularity: #9
Hugh
- Name meaning: Mind.
- Popularity: #744
Hugo
- Name meaning: Mind.
- Popularity: #424
If you like these timeless boy names that start with H you may also like this list of 2-syllable names.
Unique “H” names
For an H boys’ name that’s off the beaten path, consider one of these rare choices.
Hakeem
- Name meaning: Wise.
- Popularity: #956
Hamza
- Name meaning: Lion, strong, or steadfast.
- Popularity: #657
Harlem
- Name meaning: A district of New York City known for its rich black history and culture.
- Popularity: #911
Hassan
- Name meaning: Handsome.
- Popularity: #817
Henrik
- Name meaning: Danish and Hungarian version of Henry, meaning estate ruler.
- Popularity: #894
Hercules
- Name meaning: Glory of Hera. A constellation representing the son of Zeus. Greek mythology name.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Hezekiah
- Name meaning: Biblical name meaning God strengthens.
- Popularity: #581
Holmes
- Name meaning: Might mean someone who lives next to a holly tree.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
If you like these unique boy names that start with H you may also like this list of 3-syllable names.
Final thoughts on “H” boy names
Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.
Whether you prefer a name that’s popular, cool, short, gender-neutral, timeless, or unique, all of these boys’ names are fantastic choices.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your son!
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