Henson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hens, Hen

Playground Safety Score

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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

Henson Rank #5,111
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5111 for Henson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henson ___

  • Henson James
  • Henson Cole
  • Henson Reid
  • Henson Blake
  • Henson Grey
  • Henson Lee

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 Henson

Dawson Grayson Benson Lennon Hudson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Henson and James mean?

Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henson and James boy or girl names?

Henson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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