Alyx vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyx

Girl #7,997 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,997
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aly, Alyx

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Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alyx Rank #7,997
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #7997 for Alyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyx ___

  • Alyx Jade
  • Alyx Rae
  • Alyx Morgan
  • Alyx Skye
  • Alyx Drew

Henry ___

  • Henry James
  • Henry William
  • Henry Thomas
  • Henry Alexander
  • Henry John
  • Henry Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alyx

Zoe Kai Remy Quinn

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyx or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Alyx at #7997 in the United States.

What do Alyx and Henry mean?

Alyx means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alyx and Henry boy or girl names?

Alyx is primarily a girl name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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