Henrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrick

Boy #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, ruler of the estate"

Origin: Germanic heim + ric

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Dutch Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,678
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rick, Hank, Rik

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Henrick Rank #5,678
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5678 for Henrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrick ___

  • Henrick James
  • Henrick William
  • Henrick Karl
  • Henrick Lars
  • Henrick Erik
  • Henrick Magnus

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henrick at #5678 in the United States.

What do Henrick and James mean?

Henrick means "home ruler, ruler of the estate" (Germanic heim + ric origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henrick and James boy or girl names?

Henrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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