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Humphrey

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUM-free /ˈhʌm.fri/High

Meaning: From the Germanic Hunfrid — hun, 'a warrior/bear cub', + frid, 'peace', hence 'peaceful warrior; peace-strength'Low

In 30 seconds: Peaceful warrior; peace-strength: Humphrey is Germanic. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic Hunfrid — hun, 'a warrior/bear cub', + frid, 'peace', hence 'peaceful warrior; peace-strength'
U.S. rank (2024)#9298 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,085

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Humphrey comes from the Germanic Hunfrid — hun, 'a warrior/bear cub', + frid, 'peace', hence 'peaceful warrior; peace-strength'. A crisp, classic name (the actor Humphrey Bogart bore it; said 'HUM-free').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare today, peaceful-warrior at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Humphrey joins the Germanic hun ('a warrior/bear cub') and frid ('peace'), hence 'peaceful warrior' — a crisp, vintage name (said 'HUM-free').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Humphrey — Germanic etymology

Variations

HumphryHumfreyOnofrio

Nicknames

Hump

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Humphrey mean?

Humphrey is Germanic for 'peaceful warrior; peace-strength' (hun + frid).

How do you pronounce Humphrey?

It's said HUM-free /ˈhʌm.fri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Humphrey a boy or girl name?

Humphrey is a boy's name.

How popular is Humphrey?

Humphrey is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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