Henson vs Timmy

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Henson Rank #5,111
Timmy Rank #5,098

Timmy is more popular, ranked #5098 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

Timmy ___

  • Timmy James
  • Timmy Robert
  • Timmy John
  • Timmy Lee
  • Timmy Ray
  • Timmy Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henson

Dawson Grayson Benson Lennon Hudson

If you choose Timmy

Tommy Jimmy Sammy Sally Jenny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henson or Timmy more popular?

Timmy is more popular, ranked #5098 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Henson and Timmy mean?

Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Timmy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Henson and Timmy boy or girl names?

Henson is primarily a boy name. Timmy is primarily a boy name.

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