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Henrick

Male

« Henrick is a Germanic masculine given name meaning "home ruler," derived from the Old German name Heinrich. »

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Meaning, origin, history

Henrick is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old German name Heinrich, which is composed of the elements "heim" meaning "home" and "ric" meaning "powerful". Therefore, Henrick can be translated to mean "home ruler" or "ruler of the home". The name Henrick has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. It was particularly popular among the royalty and nobility in Germanic countries during this time period. Some notable figures who bore this name include Holy Roman Emperor Henry II, King Henry VIII of England, and French king Henry IV. Today, Henrick continues to be used as a given name, though it is less common than some other variants such as Henry or Heinrich. It remains a strong and powerful-sounding name with deep historical roots.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Henrick since 1880

Total births
310
Total since 1880
Peak year
2020
28 births
in 2023
23
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+99%
vs previous 5 years