Humphrey
Humphrey is a boys' name of English origin meaning “peace.”
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how do you pronounce Humphrey?
HUM-free
where does the name Humphrey come from?
The name of a 9th-century French saint, brought to England by the Normans, combining an element meaning to grant or bestow with one meaning peace. Earlier forms include Hunfrid and Hunfrith.
Humphrey comes from the Germanic Hunfrid, whose second element means peace; the first is uncertain, sometimes read as warrior. Normans brought it to England as the name of a 9th-century French saint. The name is indelibly associated with Humphrey Bogart, whose cool, tough-guy persona defined Golden Age Hollywood.
how popular is this name?
Humphrey has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 12 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 16. It peaked at #650 in 1893, and ranked #999 in 1907.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1907 | #999 |
| 1893 | #650 |
| 1880 | #909 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Humphrey fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Humphrey
In Ireland, Humphrey was also used to anglicize Amhlaoibh, the Irish form of Olaf.
who are famous people named Humphrey?
- Humphrey Bogart (American actor, Casablanca)
- Hubert Humphrey (38th Vice President of the United States)
what are the nicknames and variants of Humphrey?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Humphrey?
what names go well with Humphrey?
Sibling names that share Humphrey's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Humphrey
What does the name Humphrey mean?
Humphrey means “peace”.
What is the origin of the name Humphrey?
Humphrey comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Hunfrid and Hunfrith.
How popular is the name Humphrey?
Humphrey ranked #999 in the US in 1907, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1893, at #650, and it has spent 12 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Humphrey a boy or girl name?
Humphrey is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Humphrey?
Humphrey is pronounced HUM-free, with 2 syllables.
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