Henry vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Henry Rank #6

Jacob Rank #41

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Henry or Jacob more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Henry and Jacob mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henry and Jacob boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.