Henry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Henry Rank #6

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6 for Henry.

Is Henry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henry at #6 in the United States.

What do Henry and James mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henry and James boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.