Henry vs John
Henry
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Ruler of the home
Peak: 1881 (2.16%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Henry | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2.06% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 1.96% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 1.61% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 1.39% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 1.03% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.76% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.57% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.38% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.23% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.16% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.11% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.10% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.15% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Henry or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Henry peaked in 1881 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Henry and John mean?
Henry means "Ruler of the home" while John means "God is gracious".