Boy Name
Parry
Parry means “Son of Henry”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, 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.
Parry is a boy baby name, meaning "Son of Henry". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Parry often also consider Perry.
Parry meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Henry
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Parry as P·A·R·R·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Parry is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Parry variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Parrya, Parrye, Parryy, Parr.
- Nicknames: Par and P.
- Middle names: Pair Parry with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Parry middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Perry, Perri, Priya, Peri, Pierre — full picks on the sibling names for Parry guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Parry? Browse our names like Parry 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 Parry
What does the name Parry mean?
Parry means "Son of Henry". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Parry is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Parry?
The exact origin of Parry is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Parry?
Parry has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Parry a boy's or girl's name?
Parry is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Parry in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Parry sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Parry?
Names that share Parry's sound and style include Perry, Perri, Priya, Peri, Pierre.
What middle names pair well with Parry?
Good middle-name fits for Parry pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Parry is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Parry is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Parry?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Parry share its rhythm without rhyming — Perry, Perri, Priya all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.