Henri
Henri is a boys' name of French origin meaning “ruler of the home.” The French form of Henry, borne by four French kings and deeply woven into the nation's history.
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how do you pronounce Henri?
ahn-REE
where does the name Henri come from?
From the Latin Henricus, from the Germanic Haimariks, the same root that gave Henry, Henrik, Emmerich and Enrico.
Henri IV is particularly beloved as the king who sought to unite France. The name carries regal authority softened by its melodic French pronunciation.
how popular is this name?
Henri has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 5 years since 1885, and fell outside it for 22. It peaked at #755 in 1888, and ranked #896 in 1911.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1911 | #896 |
| 1888 | #755 |
| 1885 | #936 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Henri fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Henri
Henri is the French form of Henry, also used in Estonian, Finnish, German and Luxembourgish. Four kings of France bore it.
who are famous people named Henri?
- Henri Matisse (painter and leader of Fauvism)
- Henri Cartier-Bresson (pioneer of photojournalism)
what are the nicknames and variants of Henri?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Henri?
what names go well with Henri?
Sibling names that share Henri's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Henri
What does the name Henri mean?
Henri means “ruler of the home”.
What is the origin of the name Henri?
Henri comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Henry, Henrik, Enrico and Emmerich.
How popular is the name Henri?
Henri ranked #896 in the US in 1911, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1888, at #755, and it has spent 5 years in the top 1,000 since 1885.
Is Henri a boy or girl name?
Henri is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Henri?
Henri is pronounced ahn-REE, with 2 syllables.
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