John vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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John Rank #21

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Henry mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are John and Henry boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.