Henri vs Ilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,593
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hen, Ren

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Henri Rank #1,593
Ilan Rank #1,450

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1593 for Henri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henri ___

  • Henri Louis
  • Henri Jean
  • Henri Paul
  • Henri Pierre
  • Henri Marc
  • Henri Olivier

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Ilan more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Ilan mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henri and Ilan boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.

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