Henry vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Henry Rank #6

Hunter Rank #128

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Henry or Hunter more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Henry and Hunter mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Henry and Hunter boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.