Henry vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Henry Rank #6

Benjamin Rank #11

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #11 for Benjamin.

Is Henry or Benjamin more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Benjamin at #11 in the United States.

What do Henry and Benjamin mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henry and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.