Henryk vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Henryk Rank #3,585
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henryk or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Henryk at #3585 in the United States.

What do Henryk and Theodore mean?

Henryk means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Henryk and Theodore boy or girl names?

Henryk is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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