Henry vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Henry Rank #6

Jackson Rank #35

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Henry or Jackson more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Henry and Jackson mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Henry and Jackson boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.