Enrique

Home ruler — a boy name of Spanish origin

GenderBoy
OriginSpanish
MeaningHome ruler
Pronunciationen-REE-keh

Popularity of Enrique in the United States

#571Rank in 2025
517Births in 2025
#221 in 2000Peak Popularity
↓ Declining10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Meaning & Origin of Enrique

Enrique is the Spanish form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, composed of elements meaning "home" and "ruler." The name has a long royal history in Spain, borne by several kings of Castile, and remains a staple throughout the Spanish-speaking world. In the United States, Enrique gained mainstream recognition through pop star Enrique Iglesias, helping sustain its steady, modest usage.

Enrique Around the World

Enrique is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 40+ international variants.

Languages
Spanish
Details

Female FormEnrica

International Variants
HarryEnglish
AndrinRomansh
ErikGerman
HenrikFinnish
HendrikDutch
HenryEnglish
EnricCatalan
HaraldDutch
HeinGerman
HenrikasLithuanian
Hinrich
HenkDutch
HenriquePortuguese
HeinrichGerman
HenriFrench
HaimirichOld High German
HeinzGerman
Henrih
Henrich
EricFrench
HynekCzech
HaroldEnglish
HenrykPolish
Hendric
ErichGerman
HenricusDutch
EnricoItalian
Hinnerkmultiple languages
JindřichCzech
EricusLatin
EiríkurIcelandic
HendricusDutch
ÉricFrench
EirikNorwegian
ErykPolish
HarrisEnglish
ÈricCatalan
KikoSpanish
HenkeGerman
Henkle

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

Nicknames for Enrique

KikeQuiqueRico

Famous People Named Enrique

  • Enrique Iglesias — Spanish singer
  • Enrique Peña Nieto — former President of Mexico
  • Enrique Granados — Spanish composer and pianist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Enrique mean?

Enrique is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Home ruler." Enrique is the Spanish form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, composed of elements meaning "home" and "ruler." The name has a long royal history in Spain, borne by several kings of Castile, and remains a staple throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

How do you pronounce Enrique?

Enrique is pronounced en-REE-keh. Common variations include Henry, Enrico, Henrique.

Is Enrique a boy name?

Yes, Enrique is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Kike, Quique, Rico.

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