Emmett vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #119 for Emmett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

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 Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Henry mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Emmett and Henry boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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