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Enric

♂ Boy

Pronounced en-REEK /ɛnˈriːk/Medium

Meaning: Enric is the Catalan form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimirich, 'home-ruler' (from heim, 'home,' and ric, 'ruler; power'). It carries Catalan heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Catalan classic: Enric, the Catalan Henry, means 'home-ruler' (said 'en-REEK').
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Origin MediumCatalan, Germanic
MeaningEnric is the Catalan form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimirich, 'home-ruler' (from heim, 'home,' and ric, 'ruler; power'). It carries Catalan heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12816 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Enric is the Catalan form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimirich, 'home-ruler.' Long borne in Catalonia by nobles and artists, it reads as a proud regional heritage name (said 'en-REEK').

In the U.S. it is rare, appearing in Catalan- and Spanish-heritage families. Rare, elegant, and classic.

Did you know? Enric is the Catalan form of Henry — 'home-ruler' — carried by counts and composers of Catalonia, noted here with its heritage (said 'en-REEK').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Enric — Catalan form of Henry; 'home-ruler'

Variations

EnriqueEnricoHenry

Nicknames

EnriRic

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If you like Enric…

Enrique— the Spanish form of the same name
Enrico— the Italian form
Henrik— a fellow European Henry
Henry— the English root name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enric mean?

Enric is the Catalan form of Henry, meaning 'home-ruler.'

How do you pronounce Enric?

It's said en-REEK /ɛnˈriːk/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Enric a boy or girl name?

Enric is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Enric?

Enric is a rare name in the U.S.

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