Jack vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Jack Rank #15

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #15 for Jack.

Is Jack or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Jack at #15 in the United States.

What do Jack and Henry mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jack and Henry boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.