Christopher vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Christopher Rank #61

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Christopher or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Henry mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Christopher and Henry boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.