Amelia vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Henry Rank #6

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6 for Henry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Henry ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Henry more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Henry at #6 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Henry mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Henry boy or girl names?

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

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