Henri vs Liam

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
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Liam mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Henri and Liam boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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