Jackson vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Jackson Rank #35

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Henry mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jackson and Henry boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.