Nicholas vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Henry mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicholas and Henry boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.