Henry vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Henry Rank #6

August Rank #88

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #88 for August.

Is Henry or August more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Henry and August mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Henry and August boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.