Henri vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Theodore mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Henri and Theodore boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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