Boy Name · Germanic Origin
Humphrey
Humphrey means “Peace”. It is a boy's name of Germanic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Humphrey? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Peace", rooted in Germanic naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Humbert.
Humphrey meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Peace
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Humphrey to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Humphrey as H·U·M·P·H·R·E·Y, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Humphrey is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Humphrey variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Humphreya, Humphreye, Humphreyy, Humphre.
- Nicknames: Hump and H.
- Middle names: Pair Humphrey with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Humphrey middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Humbert, Humberto, Hurley, Hannibal, Hughey — full picks on the sibling names for Humphrey guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Humphrey? Browse our names like Humphrey guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Humphrey
What does the name Humphrey mean?
Humphrey means "Peace" and is of Germanic origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Humphrey is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Humphrey?
Humphrey originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Humphrey?
Humphrey has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Humphrey a boy's or girl's name?
Humphrey is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Humphrey in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Humphrey sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Humphrey?
Names that share Humphrey's sound and style include Humbert, Humberto, Hurley, Hannibal, Hughey.
What middle names pair well with Humphrey?
Good middle-name fits for Humphrey pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Humphrey is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Humphrey is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Humphrey?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Humphrey share its rhythm without rhyming — Humbert, Humberto, Hurley all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.