Henry vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Henry Rank #6

Ryan Rank #87

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Henry or Ryan more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Henry and Ryan mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Henry and Ryan boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.