Henry vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Henry Rank #6

Alex Rank #205

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Henry or Alex more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Henry and Alex mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Henry and Alex boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.