Michael vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Michael Rank #18

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #18 for Michael.

Is Michael or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Michael at #18 in the United States.

What do Michael and Henry mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Michael and Henry boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.