Boy Name · English Origin
Henderson
Henderson — a boy name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Son of Henry", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Hendrix is on your shortlist, Henderson belongs in the same conversation.
Henderson meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Henry
Origin: English naming roots help connect Henderson to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Henderson as H·E·N·D·E·R·S·O·N, with 9 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Henderson is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Henderson variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hendersona, Hendersone, Hendersony, Henderso.
- Nicknames: Hende and H.
- Middle names: Pair Henderson with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Henderson middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hendrix, Hunter, Hinton, Hampton, Hanson — full picks on the sibling names for Henderson guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Henderson? Browse our names like Henderson guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Henderson
What does the name Henderson mean?
Henderson means "Son of Henry" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Henderson?
Henderson originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Henderson?
Henderson has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Henderson a boy's or girl's name?
Henderson is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Henderson in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Henderson sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Henderson?
Names that share Henderson's sound and style include Hendrix, Hunter, Hinton, Hampton, Hanson.
What middle names pair well with Henderson?
Good middle-name fits for Henderson pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Henderson is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Henderson is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Henderson?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Henderson share its rhythm without rhyming — Hendrix, Hunter, Hinton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.