Henrik vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrik

Boy #921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Henrik Rank #921

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #921 for Henrik.

Is Henrik or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Henrik at #921 in the United States.

What do Henrik and Nikolas mean?

Henrik means "home ruler" (Old High German origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Henrik and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Henrik is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.