Henry Paulus

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Henry Paulus — home ruler
548K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Henry Paulus is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Henry is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Heimirich, composed of heim (home) and ric (power, ruler). Borne by eight kings of England. The surname Paulus: Paulus is a Latin surname meaning "small" or "humble". List of persons with the surname Alvarus Paulus, 9th century Spanish scholar and poet Anete Paulus (born 1991), Estonian footballer Caroline von Paulus (born 1959), French actress, fashion model and singer, better known by her stage name - Bambou Christoph Paulus (1852–1915), American politician Friedrich Paulus (1890–1957), German field marshal of World War II (who commanded the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in 1942–43) Greg Paulus (born 1986), basketball player at Duke University and football player at Syracuse University Heinrich Paul. Henry is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 548K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Henry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Henry

Meaning: home ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Heimirich, composed of heim (home) and ric (power, ruler). Borne by eight kings of England.

Surname: Paulus

Latin

Paulus is a Latin surname meaning "small" or "humble". List of persons with the surname Alvarus Paulus, 9th century Spanish scholar and poet Anete Paulus (born 1991), Estonian footballer Caroline von Paulus (born 1959), French actress, fashion model and singer, better known by her stage name - Bambou Christoph Paulus (1852–1915), American politician Friedrich Paulus (1890–1957), German field marshal of World War II (who commanded the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in 1942–43) Greg Paulus (born 1986), basketball player at Duke University and football player at Syracuse University Heinrich Paul.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Henry is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Henry by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Henry has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Harry
  • Hal
  • Enrico
  • Henri
  • Heinrich
  • Henrik

Notable People Named Henry Paulus

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Henry Paulus:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Henry?
The first name Henry originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Heimirich, composed of heim (home) and ric (power, ruler). Borne by eight kings of England.
When was Henry most popular?
The name Henry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Paulus?
The surname Paulus originates from Latin. Paulus is a Latin surname meaning "small" or "humble". List of persons with the surname Alvarus Paulus, 9th century Spanish scholar and poet Anete Paulus (born 1991), Estonian footballer Caroline von Paulus (born 1959), French actress, fashion model and singer, better known by her stage name - Bambou Christoph Paulus (1852–1915), American politician Friedrich Paulus (1890–1957), German field marshal of World War II (who commanded the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in 1942–43) Greg Paulus (born 1986), basketball player at Duke University and football player at Syracuse University Heinrich Paul.
What are the origins of the name Henry Paulus?
The name Henry Paulus combines two different traditions: the first name Henry has Germanic roots, while the surname Paulus originates from Latin.
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