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Henryk

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEN-rik /ˈhɛn.rɪk/High

Meaning: Polish form of Henry — from Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler' (heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler')High

In 30 seconds: Henry, with Polish gravitas: Henryk means 'home ruler' — borne by kings, a Nobel-winning composer (Górecki), and the author of Quo Vadis. Stately, central-European, and strong.
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Origin HighGermanic, Polish
MeaningPolish form of Henry — from Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler' (heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler')
U.S. rank (2025)#4307 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 450

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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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

Henryk is the Polish form of Henry — from Germanic Heimirich, heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'home ruler'. A royal name across Europe, it is borne by Polish kings, the writer Henryk Sienkiewicz, and composer Henryk Górecki.

In the U.S. it appears in Polish-heritage families. Rare, ruler at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Henryk Sienkiewicz won the Nobel Prize for the epic 'Quo Vadis', and Henryk Górecki's Third Symphony became a surprise global bestseller — two giants who carried this Polish 'home ruler' name.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Henryk — etymology

Variations

HenryHeinrichHenrik

Nicknames

HenioHank

Famous Bearers

  • ★Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916)
    Polish novelist and Nobel laureate, author of Quo Vadis
  • ★Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880)
    Polish violinist and composer
  • ★Henryk Górecki (1933-2010)
    Polish composer known for his Symphony No. 3

If you like Henryk…

Henrik— the Scandinavian form of the same name
Henry— the English classic
Howard— a fellow Germanic choice
Hutson— a fellow Germanic choice
Gustav— the same royal feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henryk mean?

Henryk is the Polish form of Henry, from Germanic for 'home ruler'.

How do you pronounce Henryk?

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

Is Henryk a boy or girl name?

Henryk is a boy's name.

How popular is Henryk?

Henryk is a rare name in the U.S., classic in Poland.

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