Henrik

Meaning of Henrik

Henrik means "ruler of the home" or "power of the house." It combines the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler, power).

Henrik has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Henrik

After ranking as high as #757 in 2018, Henrik has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Henrik

• Henrik Ibsen
  Norwegian playwright and theatre director
• Henrik Larsson
  Swedish football player and manager
• Henrik Lundqvist
  Swedish professional ice hockey goalie
• Prince Henrik of Denmark
  Consort to Queen Margrethe II
• Henrik Stenson
  Swedish professional golfer

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Questions about the name Henrik

What does the name Henrik mean?

Henrik means henrik means "ruler of the home" or "power of the house." it combines the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler, power), and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Henrik a boy's or a girl's name?

Henrik is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Henrik?

Henrik did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Henrik most popular?

Henrik peaked at #757 in 2018.