Henry vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Henry Rank #6

Christopher Rank #61

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Henry or Christopher more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Henry and Christopher mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Henry and Christopher boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.