James vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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James Rank #5

Henry Rank #6

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6 for Henry.

Is James or Henry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henry at #6 in the United States.

What do James and Henry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Henry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.