Henry vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hal

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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Henry Rank #6
John Rank #21

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #21 for John.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henry ___

  • Henry James
  • Henry William
  • Henry Thomas
  • Henry Alexander
  • Henry John
  • Henry Oliver

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry or John more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Henry and John mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henry and John boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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