Heinrich: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: h-eh-eenr-eech
Origin: Germany
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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Home

Heinrich, a name of German origin, is composed of the ancient Germanic elements "heim" meaning 'home' and "rīc" meaning 'power.' It was a popular personal name in the Middle Ages and was borne by numerous German kings, dukes, and emperors. The name has a rich history, symbolizing both home and power. Over time, it has evolved into various spellings and has been adopted in different cultures. The name Heinrich is significant because it reflects the cultural and historical heritage of Germany and its influence on European history.

Heinrich Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Heinrich is currently #12215 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Heinrich is currently #5291 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Heinrich is currently #5961 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Heinrich is currently #2620 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Heinrich is currently #6160 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Heinrich is currently #2674 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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