Elliot vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Elliot Rank #150
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

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 Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Henry mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Elliot and Henry boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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