Henrik vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrik

Boy #921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#921
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hens, Rik, Harry

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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

Henrik Rank #921
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #921 for Henrik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrik ___

  • Henrik Lars
  • Henrik Erik
  • Henrik Soren
  • Henrik Magnus
  • Henrik Karl
  • Henrik Wilhelm

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henrik

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Bjorn Sven

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrik or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henrik at #921 in the United States.

What do Henrik and James mean?

Henrik means "home ruler" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henrik and James boy or girl names?

Henrik is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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