Boy name · Germanic
Henri
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: home rulerHenri is a boy's name that comes from Germanic and means "home ruler". It is used in French and German.
- Meaning
- Home ruler
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- ahn-REE
Meaning and origin of Henri
As a boy's name, Henri comes from Germanic and means "home ruler". It is used in French and German.
Say it ahn-REE. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Henri on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Henri on 3 lists.
“Home ruler; Germanic. French form of Henry. Say ahn-REE”
From Classic boy names, classic boy names from around the world
“Home ruler; Germanic. Say ahn-REE”
From French boy names, classic male French names
“Home ruler; Germanic. French form of Henry. Say ahn-REE”
From Old man names, grandpa names from around the world
How popular is Henri?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,714
- 95 babies, 56 per million boys
- Best rank
- #782 in 1888
- Most babies: 149 in 2021
- Babies since 1885
- At least 5,328
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 17 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 per million |
| 1900s | 21 per million |
| 1910s | 33 per million |
| 1920s | 28 per million |
| 1930s | 25 per million |
| 1940s | 18 per million |
| 1950s | 18 per million |
| 1960s | 17 per million |
| 1970s | 17 per million |
| 1980s | 17 per million |
| 1990s | 23 per million |
| 2000s | 35 per million |
| 2010s | 55 per million |
| 2020s | 70 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,447 | #1,491 | #1,471 | #1,367 | #1,581 | #1,276 | #1,317 | #1,419 | #1,593 | #1,714 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Henri
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AnraíHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- ArrigoHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- EanraigHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- EnricoHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- EnriqueHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- HankHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- HarryHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- HeikoHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- HeinerHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- HeinrichHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- HeinzHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- HendrikHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
Names spelled like Henri
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- ErikEternal ruler (Old Norse, boy)
- RicardaBrave ruler (Germanic, girl)
- AlaricRuler of all (Germanic, boy)
- RichardBrave ruler (Germanic, boy)
- AubreyElf ruler (Germanic, unisex)
- DerekRuler of the people (Germanic, boy)
- DirkRuler of the people (Germanic, boy)
- DonalWorld ruler (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- DonaldWorld ruler (Scottish Gaelic, boy)
- EricaEver ruler (Old Norse, girl)
Middle names for Henri
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Germanic
- HugoHeart, mind (Germanic, boy)
- LiamShort for William, will helmet (Germanic, boy)
- RobertBright fame (Germanic, boy)
- LambertBright land (Germanic, boy)
- LeonardoBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertoNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- ArmandoArmy man (Germanic, boy)
- ArnoEagle (Germanic, boy)
- ArnoldEagle power (Germanic, boy)
Henri: common questions
What does the name Henri mean?
Henri comes from Germanic and means "home ruler".
Is Henri a boy or girl name?
Henri is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Henri come from?
Henri comes from Germanic and means "home ruler". Today it is used in French and German.
How do you pronounce Henri?
Say ahn-REE. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Henri?
Henri ranked #1,714 in the US in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Henri?
Forms of Henri with the same meaning and origin include Anraí (Irish), Arrigo (Italian), Eanraig (Scottish), Enrico (Italian) and Enrique (Spanish).
What middle names go with Henri?
Middle names that flow well with Henri include Benjamin, Carter, Emmett, Laurence and Magnus. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.