Julian vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Julian Rank #30

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #30 for Julian.

Is Julian or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Julian at #30 in the United States.

What do Julian and Henry mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Julian and Henry boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.