Henri vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Henri Rank #1,593

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1593 for Henri.

Is Henri or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Gerard mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Henri and Gerard boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.