Henrry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrry

Boy #4,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German French American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,617
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hen

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Henrry Rank #4,617
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4617 for Henrry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrry ___

  • Henrry James
  • Henrry William
  • Henrry Thomas
  • Henrry Robert
  • Henrry Charles
  • Henrry Edward

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 Henrry

Oliver George Charles Eleanor Beatrice

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henrry at #4617 in the United States.

What do Henrry and James mean?

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

Are Henrry and James boy or girl names?

Henrry is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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