Henry vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Henry Rank #6

Nicholas Rank #117

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Henry or Nicholas more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Henry and Nicholas mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Henry and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.