Henri vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Oliver mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Henri and Oliver boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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