Adam vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Henry mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Adam and Henry boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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