Joy vs Henson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

Cultural Roots

American English Christian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,996
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joy Rank #4,996
Henson Rank #5,111

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 vs #5111 for Henson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joy or Henson more popular?

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Joy and Henson mean?

Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin). Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Joy and Henson boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a boy name. Henson is primarily a boy name.

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