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Jonathan vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Henry mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jonathan and Henry boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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