Andreas vs Henrik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andreas

Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Scandinavian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,101
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andy, Andi, Dre

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Henrik

Boy #921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#921
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hens, Rik, Harry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andreas Rank #1,101
Henrik Rank #921

Henrik is more popular, ranked #921 vs #1101 for Andreas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andreas ___

  • Andreas Nicolas
  • Andreas Sebastian
  • Andreas Christian
  • Andreas Michael
  • Andreas Johannes
  • Andreas Georg

Henrik ___

  • Henrik Lars
  • Henrik Erik
  • Henrik Soren
  • Henrik Magnus
  • Henrik Karl
  • Henrik Wilhelm

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Andreas

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If you choose Henrik

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Bjorn Sven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andreas or Henrik more popular?

Henrik is more popular, ranked #921 compared to Andreas at #1101 in the United States.

What do Andreas and Henrik mean?

Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Henrik means "home ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Andreas and Henrik boy or girl names?

Andreas is primarily a boy name. Henrik is primarily a boy name.

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