Spelling Variants
Henri vs Henrik: Which Spelling?
Henri and Henrik are French and Swedish forms of the same Germanic name meaning 'estate ruler'.
Global Rank #34
Henri
Origin: French
Henri means "estate ruler" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home/estate) and "ric" (ruler/power).
Global Rank #16
Henrik
Origin: Swedish
Henrik means "estate ruler" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler or power).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Henrik currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.