Alexander vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Alexander Rank #27

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Alexander or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Henry mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexander and Henry boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.