Harriet
Harriet is a girls' name of French origin meaning “ruler of the home; estate ruler.” It ranked #603 in the United States in 2025. The English and French feminine form of Harry, itself a variant of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich (home ruler).
how do you pronounce Harriet?
HAIR-ee-et
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what does Harriet mean?
The name Harriet means “ruler of the home; estate ruler.” It comes from the French language tradition.
The English and French feminine form of Harry, itself a variant of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich (home ruler). Harriet Tubman, the American abolitionist and freedom fighter, makes this name one of great historical weight.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #603 |
| 2023 | #651 |
| 2022 | #703 |
| 2021 | #762 |
| 2020 | #828 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Harriet?
- Harriet Tubman (abolitionist)
- Harriet Beecher Stowe (author)
- Harriet Walter (actress)
what names are similar to Harriet?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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