Dylan vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

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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

Dylan Rank #28
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #28 for Dylan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

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 Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Henry mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dylan and Henry boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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