Gabriel vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Logan Jayden Jason William

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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

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Aaron Graham Emmett Miles

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Henry mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gabriel and Henry boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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