Fulton vs Henderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fulton

Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fult, Tony

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Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,087
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hendo, Henry, Denny

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Popularity Comparison

Fulton Rank #2,072
Henderson Rank #2,087

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fulton ___

  • Fulton James
  • Fulton Lee
  • Fulton William
  • Fulton Grant
  • Fulton Reid
  • Fulton Charles

Henderson ___

  • Henderson James
  • Henderson Lee
  • Henderson Blake
  • Henderson Cole
  • Henderson Reid
  • Henderson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fulton

Colton Weston Clayton Piper Hadley

If you choose Henderson

Anderson Harrison Eleanor Emerson Morrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton or Henderson more popular?

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Fulton and Henderson mean?

Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Fulton and Henderson boy or girl names?

Fulton is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.

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