Henry vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Henry Rank #6

John Rank #21

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #21 for John.

Is Henry or John more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Henry and John mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henry and John boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.