Henry or Henri?
Two spellings, side by side.
Henry and Henri are two spellings of the same sound. Henry is listed with the meaning "Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it" and Henri with "Ruler of the home". Henry is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Henry | Henri |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it. | Ruler of the home |
| Origin | German | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Henry | Hen-ri |
| Popularity | Very popular | Uncommon |
Questions about Henry and Henri
Is Henry or Henri more common?
Henry is more often searched and saved on this site; Henri is also used.
Do Henry and Henri mean the same?
Henry: "Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it". Henri: "Ruler of the home".
How do you say Henry?
Henry and Henri are said the same way.
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