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Henrique

♂ Boy

Pronounced en-REE-keh /ɛnˈʁi.kɛ/Medium

Meaning: Portuguese form of Henry — Germanic Heimirich, heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'home ruler'High

In 30 seconds: Henry, in Portuguese sunshine: Henrique means 'home ruler' — borne by Prince Henry the Navigator, who launched the Age of Discovery. Stately, melodic, and Lusophone-cool.
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Origin HighGermanic, Portuguese
MeaningPortuguese form of Henry — Germanic Heimirich, heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'home ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#3602 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 642

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219662025

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

Henrique is the Portuguese form of Henry — from Germanic Heimirich, heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'home ruler'. Borne by Prince Henrique the Navigator and Portuguese and Brazilian kings and stars, it is a melodic, established name across the Lusophone world.

In the U.S. it appears in Portuguese- and Brazilian-heritage families. Rare, ruler at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Prince Henrique 'the Navigator' sponsored the voyages that opened the Age of Discovery — though he rarely sailed himself, his name became synonymous with exploration.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Henrique — etymology

Variations

HenryEnriqueHenrik

Nicknames

RiqueHenri

Famous Bearers

  • ★Henrique Capriles (1972-)
    Venezuelan politician and former governor of Miranda state
  • ★Henrique (singer) (1993-)
    Brazilian country music singer known for romantic ballads

If you like Henrique…

Enrique— the Spanish form of the same name
Henry— the English classic
Rodrigo— a fellow melodic Iberian name
Ramiro— a similarly popular pick
Archibald— the same royal feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henrique mean?

Henrique is the Portuguese form of Henry, Germanic for 'home ruler'.

How do you pronounce Henrique?

It's said en-REE-keh /ɛnˈʁi.kɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Henrique a boy or girl name?

Henrique is a boy's name.

How popular is Henrique?

Henrique is a rare name in the U.S.

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