Dominic vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dominic

Boy #108 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Sunday"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English French Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#108
Total SSA Count
3,290
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dom, Nic, Nick

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dominic Rank #108
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #108 for Dominic.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dominic ___

  • Dominic James
  • Dominic Anthony
  • Dominic Michael
  • Dominic Joseph
  • Dominic Thomas
  • Dominic Alexander

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 Dominic

Sebastian Antonio Sophia Isabella Marco

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominic or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Dominic at #108 in the United States.

What do Dominic and Henry mean?

Dominic means "born on Sunday" (Latin origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dominic and Henry boy or girl names?

Dominic is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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