Henrik

Updated: March 22, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Henry has been one of the top names for baby boys in the United States for well over a century, and recently, it's entered the top 10. So, it only makes sense that this international version, Henrik, is on the rise and has been since 2014. Popular in Scandanavian and some Eastern European countries, Henrik has a strong meaning and pairs well with many classic middle names.

Meaning of the name Henrik:

German: Leader of the house

Origin of the name Henrik:

Henrik is a Germanic version of Henry which means “leader of the house” or “leader of the estate.” It's a common spelling in Scandanavian countries, as well as Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, and Estonia.

Symbolism of the name Henrik:

Henrik makes a great choice to honor a father, grandfather, or other loved one named Henry. It can also be a symbol of leadership or sort of a symbolic joke that the new baby boy in the family is the “ruler of the house.”

Style of the name Henrik:

International

Gender of the name Henrik:

Henrik is a boy's baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Henrik:

HEN-reek or HEN-rick

Number of syllables in the name Henrik:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Henrik:

The baby name Henrik evokes images of someone who is diplomatic and cooperative.

Alternative spellings for the name Henrik:

Henryk
Henrique
Henrick

Nicknames for the name Henrik:

Popularity of the name Henrik:

According to the Social Security Administration, Henrik has been a top 1,000 baby name for boys in the United States since 2014. It last ranked at number 894 in 2020.