Inri

♂ Boy

Pronounced IN-ree /ˈɪn.ri/Medium

Meaning: Inri is recorded as a given name. The letters INRI are a Latin inscription, Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum ('Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'), traditionally placed on the cross. How this reached given-name use is uncertain, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A rare given name: Inri echoes the Latin cross inscription (said 'IN-ree'). Its route to naming is uncertain, which we note respectfully.

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MeaningInri is recorded as a given name. The letters INRI are a Latin inscription, Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum ('Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'), traditionally placed on the cross. How this reached given-name use is uncertain, which we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#11422 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Inri is recorded as a given name. The letters INRI are a Latin inscription, Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews', traditionally shown on the cross. The route to given-name use is uncertain, which we note respectfully (said 'IN-ree').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and unusual in origin.

Did you know? The letters INRI form the Latin phrase Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, traditionally placed on the cross. As a given name Inri is rare, and how it came to be used is uncertain, which we note respectfully (said 'IN-ree').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Inri — Latin inscription INRI; recorded given name, route uncertain

Variations

Inry

Nicknames

InRy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inri mean?

Inri is recorded as a given name; the letters INRI are a Latin cross inscription, 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'. The route to naming is uncertain, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Inri?

It's said IN-ree /ˈɪn.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Inri a boy or girl name?

Inri is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Inri?

Inri is a rare name for boys in the U.S.