Henryk vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henryk

Boy #3,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Polish Swedish Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,585
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Henio, Heniu, Hank

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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

Henryk Rank #3,585
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3585 for Henryk.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henryk ___

  • Henryk Jan
  • Henryk Piotr
  • Henryk Aleksander
  • Henryk Tomasz
  • Henryk Marek
  • Henryk Szymon

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henryk or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henryk at #3585 in the United States.

What do Henryk and James mean?

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

Are Henryk and James boy or girl names?

Henryk is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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