This list includes 16 Polish boy names that start with H, from “Habakuk” to “Hugon”. They range from biblical and historical names to familiar modern choices used across Poland. You can use this list for baby naming, genealogy, or cultural research.

Polish boy names that start with H are male given names used in Poland that begin with the letter H. Many reflect Poland’s historical ties to biblical, Latin, and Germanic naming traditions.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning/Origin, and Common Diminutive.

Name: Shows the standard Polish form of each name, so you can identify spelling and traditional use.

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IPA: Gives the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription for precise pronunciation and comparison with the respelled form.

Meaning/Origin: Summarizes the name’s literal meaning and linguistic source to help you understand cultural and historical context.

Common Diminutive: Lists familiar short forms or nicknames when widely used, helping you choose everyday or formal options.

Polish boy names that start with H

NamePronunciationMeaning/OriginDiminutive(s)
HenrykHEN-rik (ˈxɛn.rɨk)Germanic: home rulerHenio, Heniek, Heniu
HubertHU-bert (ˈxu.bɛrt)Germanic: bright heart/mindHubi, Hubcio, Bert
HugoHOO-go (ˈxu.ɡɔ)Germanic: mind, spiritHuguś, Hugo (affection), Hugonek
HugonHU-gon (ˈxu.ɡɔn)Germanic: variant of HugoHugonek, Huguś
HieronimHYE-roh-nim (xjɛˈrɔ.nim)Greek: sacred nameHiero, Jero
Hipolithi-PO-lit (xiˈpɔ.lit)Greek: horse-lover (Hippolytus)Hipol, Hipcio, Polik
HiacyntHYA-tsynt (xjaˈtsɨnt)Greek: hyacinth (flower/name)Hiacynek, Hiacyś
Heliodorheh-lee-OH-dor (xɛ.lʲiˈɔ.dɔr)Greek: gift of the sunHelio, Heluś, Dor
HektorHEK-tor (ˈxɛk.tɔr)Greek: steadfast defenderHektorek, Hekto
HerbertHER-bert (ˈxɛr.bɛrt)Germanic: army brightBertek, Herb, Herbuś
HermanHER-man (ˈxɛr.man)Germanic: army manHermek, Heruś
HilaryHI-la-ry (ˈxi.la.rɨ)Latin/Greek: cheerful; happyHila, Hiluś
Hilarionhi-la-RI-on (xi.laˈrjɔn)Greek: cheerful, joyfulHilar, Hila
Horacyho-RA-tsy (xɔˈra.tsɨ)Latin: Horace (from Horatius)Horacyk, Hory
Habakukha-ba-KUK (xa.baˈkuk)Hebrew: one who embraces (biblical prophet)Haba, Kuk
HaroldHA-rold (ˈxa.rɔld)Old English: army rulerHarol, Haruś

Descriptions

Henryk
Classic and widely used in Poland; popular in 19th–20th centuries. Notable bearer Henryk Sienkiewicz. Penultimate stress, pronounce initial H like Polish ch.
Hubert
Common name with strong tradition (Saint Hubert, patron of hunters). Frequently used across generations; clear, familiar diminutives.
Hugo
Short, stylish name growing in popularity; continental feel and simple pronunciation. H is guttural like in “cha”.
Hugon
Older/rarer Polish form of Hugo. Seen historically and in records; feels slightly archaic but legitimate in Polish usage.
Hieronim
Traditional ecclesiastical name (Polish form of Jerome). Archaic but attested; used in literature and church contexts.
Hipolit
Classical/rare name with literary and historical usage. Distinctive and old-fashioned; diminutives like Hipcio are affectionate.
Hiacynt
Uncommon, floral-origin name seen in older records and the arts. Feels archaic; diminutive Hiacynek used affectionately.
Heliodor
Rare, classical name found in literature and older birth records. Distinctive and historical, with straightforward diminutives.
Hektor
Classical name (Polish form of Hector). Used occasionally, especially in literary or heroic contexts; H pronounced like Polish ch.
Herbert
Borrowed Germanic name attested in Polish records; moderate use, especially in 20th century. Bertek is a familiar pet-form.
Herman
Historically attested, more common in border regions and older generations. Sound is straightforward; feels traditional.
Hilary
Masculine in Polish tradition (Saint Hilary). Now uncommon but historically present; beware English female association.
Hilarion
Rare, ecclesiastical/monastic name (Eastern Christian use). Seen in church and historical records; formal and distinctive.
Horacy
Polish form of Horace, attested historically and in literature. Archaic but recognized; Horacyk used affectionately.
Habakuk
Biblical name (Habakkuk) present in Polish Bible-based usage. Rare as a given name but attested in records and religious contexts.
Harold
Imported Anglo-Saxon name found occasionally in modern Polish registries. Uncommon but used; pronounced with Polish H.
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