Henry vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Henry Rank #6

David Rank #31

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #31 for David.

Is Henry or David more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Henry and David mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Henry and David boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.