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Henson

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEN-sən /ˈhɛn.sən/High

Meaning: From the surname Henson — 'son of Henry/Hendrick', from Germanic, 'home-ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: Son of Henry: Henson is 'son of Henry/Hendrick' — 'home-ruler'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm (Muppets creator Jim Henson).
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningFrom the surname Henson — 'son of Henry/Hendrick', from Germanic, 'home-ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#4177 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 553

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Henson comes from the surname Henson — 'son of Henry' or 'son of Hendrick', from Germanic haim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'home-ruler'. A crisp, distinguished surname-name (Jim Henson; Arctic explorer Matthew Henson).

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-Henry at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Henson means 'son of Henry/Hendrick' (Henry from Germanic, 'home-ruler') — a crisp surname-name (Muppets creator Jim Henson; explorer Matthew Henson).
Overall data confidence 68%
Surname references — Henson — etymology

Variations

HensenHendson

Nicknames

Hen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henson mean?

Henson means 'son of Henry/Hendrick' — Germanic 'home-ruler'.

How do you pronounce Henson?

It's said HEN-sən /ˈhɛn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Henson a boy or girl name?

Henson is a boy's name.

How popular is Henson?

Henson is a rare first name in the U.S.

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