Henson vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Henson Rank #5,111
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henson

Dawson Grayson Benson Lennon Hudson

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Henson and Theodore mean?

Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Henson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Henson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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