Benjamin 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

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Popularity Comparison

Benjamin Rank #11
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #11 for Benjamin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benjamin ___

  • Benjamin James
  • Benjamin Alexander
  • Benjamin Thomas
  • Benjamin Oliver
  • Benjamin William
  • Benjamin Henry

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 Benjamin

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Noah

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benjamin or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Benjamin at #11 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Henry mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Benjamin and Henry boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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