Nathan vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Nathan Rank #62

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Henry mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nathan and Henry boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.