George vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Henry mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are George and Henry boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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