Henrique vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrique

Boy #3,660 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,660
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Henri, Ricky, Rique

Playground Safety Score

45 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

Henrique Rank #3,660
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3660 for Henrique.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrique ___

  • Henrique Antonio
  • Henrique Carlos
  • Henrique Luis
  • Henrique Eduardo
  • Henrique Manuel
  • Henrique Rafael

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 Henrique

Beatriz Fernando Isabel Carolina Rodrigo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrique or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henrique at #3660 in the United States.

What do Henrique and James mean?

Henrique means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henrique and James boy or girl names?

Henrique is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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