Benjamin vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Benjamin Rank #11

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #11 for Benjamin.

Is Benjamin or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Benjamin at #11 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Henry mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Benjamin and Henry boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.