674 Baby Names That Mean High

The first step for your baby to reach new heights.

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• Oct 31, 2023

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Highs and lows in life help us stay human. They teach us that life is never the same and every action must be thoughtful. On this note, we bring you a collection of baby names meaning high. Find this list of possible name choices from different languages and cultures. Beyond their linguistic meaning, these names delve into a realm of symbolism and aspirations. Names with high-related meanings provide an equivalent sense of importance to how the sky and mountains convey a sense of grandeur, strength, and possibilities. When a person is at the zenith of success, they maintain modesty. When a person is at the zenith of failure, they must never give up hope and work harder. Life has various kinds of highs, and all of them raise the bar to do better in life. If you have to choose a name for your child, it would be a great idea to choose a name meaning high. The name would teach the child how to overcome barriers while also dealing with problems with head high and standing for what is right. We bring you name options such as Ace, meaning highest rank, and Sterling, which means one who is highly valued, among several others, for you to choose from. Ace is a wonderful choice for a name with multiple historical roots and frequently used as a nickname. According to some sources, the name Ace is derived from an English term meaning ‘highest rank.’

Similar to the name Ace, each of the other names we have provided in the list come from various origins and interesting facts. Keep reading to explore more such names.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Gaylord	Boy	High spirited; Joyful
Gboyega	Girl	Carry the glory high
General	Boy	The important person, High-ranked
Geremia	Boy	God is dwelling in high above the heavens
Ghali	Boy	honorable; Highly watched; Darling
Ghayur	Boy	A high minded person
Girivara	Boy	Great mountain; Highest or excellent among mountains; Name of Lord Krishna given for lifting a mountain
Gishi	Boy	Respected; honored; One who is held with high regard; Esteemed
Gishnu	Boy	Respected; honored; One who is held with high regard; Esteemed
Gitty	Girl	High; Mighty

Giva	Girl	Hill; High place
Godewinus	Boy	The one with high ambitions and a dynamic nature
Gogal	Boy	One with high vocal cords
Goldeburga	Girl	The individual with a sixth sense, high energy levels, and sensitivity
Goldeheve	Girl	The individual with a sixth sense, high energy levels, and sensitivity
Goodeth	Girl	The individual with a sixth sense, high energy levels, and sensitivity
Gorrois	Girl	The individual with a sixth sense, high energy levels, and sensitivity
Gouverrail	Boy	The individual with a sixth sense, high energy levels, and sensitivity
Graeden	Girl	A person who is high ranked in the world
Grifud	Boy	High energy

Grifudi	Boy	High energy
Grummore	Boy	The individual with a sixth sense, high energy levels, and sensitivity
Gueithgno	Boy	One who is highly knowledgeable
Gulzarilal	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna, signifying his beauty, radiance, and perennial high spirits
Gwriad	Boy	Ability to attain power; Highly skilled man
Gwronwy	Boy	Ability to attain power; Highly skilled man
Haakon	Boy	High son; Descendant
Hadiya	Girl	Guidance of good value; High calibre; High quality
Haecci	Boy	Idealistic; Highly imaginative; Intuitive
Hagen	Boy	A chosen son or descendent; High; A derivative from Hakon

Hakan	Boy	Emperor; Ruler; Fire; High-born
Hako	Boy	Highest number in the race
Haldo	Boy	Highest in Race; Exalted Son
Hammada	Boy	Desert landscapes consisting of high, barren, hard and rocky plateaus
Hammond	Boy	High protection; Home protection
Hamp	Boy	High settlement; A variant of the name Hampton
Handleigh	Unisex	From the High Meadow
Hanford	Boy	From the high ford
Hanlee	Boy	From the High Meadow
Hanleigh	Boy	an alternate spelling of high meadow

Hanley	Boy	Place name; From the High Meadow
Hanly	Boy	From the high-grazing land
Har	Boy	One who is high
Harenu	Boy	Respectable; Highly regarded; Reputable
Hasanmukh	Boy	Smiling face; One who has a happy face; One who is joyful and high-spirited
Hasiba	Girl	Respected; Noble; High-born
Hastain	Boy	High stone
Hataf	Boy	High voice; High pitched sound; Mars
Hathcyn	Boy	High status
Hathweald	Boy	High-born

Havard	Boy	High guardian
Heahburg	Girl	high fortress
Heanford	Boy	from the high ford
Heferth	Boy	One of the names given to high-born, noble Boys
Hehilde	Girl	High battle
Hemingway	Unisex	High-spirited or strong ruler
Heneage	Boy	One who excels; Highly inspirational individual
Henlee	Girl	From the high wood land
Henley	Boy	High meadow
Heriht	Boy	Independent; Highly creative nature

Hialeah	Unisex	Pretty prairie; High prairie
Hiatt	Boy	From the High Gate
Hillarie	Girl	Contended; In the high spirit
Hinton	Boy	High settlement
Hiram	Boy	High born
Hobard	Boy	Bright; High; Shining Intellect
Hobart	Boy	Intelligent; Bright spirit; High; Inspiration
Hobbard	Boy	High; Bright
Hobert	Boy	Intelligent; Bright spirit; High; Inspiration
Hoh	Boy	High

Hohberht	Boy	High; Bright
Howard	Boy	High defender; Cheif guardian
Howea	Girl	Horse; High; Warden; Guard; Heart; Mind; Clearing in the woods
Hoy	Boy	High; Noble
Hrothsige	Boy	A pleasing individual, reliable and high spirited
Humera	Unisex	highest imaginary bird who soars
Hummer	Boy	high strength multipurpose automobile
Humvee	Boy	High class multipurpose vehicle
Hunbald	Boy	high spirit
Hyatt	Boy	A boy from the high gate

Hylan	Unisex	Island dweller; From the high land
Ikaris	Boy	son of Icarus or ascendant, high-flying
Ilay	Unisex	Above; High
Illiyeen	Girl	High status; Exalted
Izma	Unisex	High status; Respect; Exalted
Jabel	Unisex	Mountain dweller or inhabitant of a high place
Jagannidhi	Boy	Respecting the world; One who honors the world; One who regards the world highly
Jaheer	Boy	A handsome man with high-pitched voice
Jameer	Boy	Highly respected leader
Janava	Boy	Respecting men; honoring men; One who has high regard for mankind

Jarl	Boy	A highborn; Nobleman
Jassem	Boy	One of high stature
Jawda	Girl	One who is high in quality
Jeanene	Girl	Merciful God is the most high God
Jecori	Boy	Cheerful and high spirited
Jelal	Boy	The one who is having the quality of being high or lofty
Jemuel	Boy	The new day which belongs to the most high God
Jence	Girl	High-born noble
Jensey	Boy	High-class birth or noble birth
Jentzie	Girl	Noble birth or high birth

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This post on baby names meaning high, presents you with a vast list of names to choose from. We hope that this will come in handy for you as you begin the process of choosing the right name for your little one. Remember that the name which best resonates with your values and beliefs and feels right in your gut is the perfect one for your baby. In case you are still unsure of which name to choose, share this post with your close friends and family members and as for their opinions as well.

Infographic: Towering Baby Names That Mean High

Names that mean high do not just indicate height. They stand for high morals, hopes, and ambitions. In this infographic, we have listed a few names that mean 'high.' We have compiled this list from different languages and cultures, so it will help you find inspiration for the perfect name for your little bundle of joy. You can also keep this infographic saved to refer to it later.

uplifting baby names that mean high(infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What name means fly high?

Names meaning ‘fly high’ include Shoya, a boy’s name of Japanese origin and Uddinam, also a boy’s name of Hindu origin.

2. What are the boy names that mean highest point?

Zion, a Hebrew origin name and Summit, an English name are a few names that carry the meaning ‘highest point.’

3. Can baby names that mean "high" be used as a first or middle name, or both?

Yes, baby names that mean 'high' can be used as first or middle names, provided these names blend well with the other chosen names concerning their meanings and the sounds of two names together.

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