Fausto vs Henrique

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fausto

Boy #3,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lucky, fortunate, auspicious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,492
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Faus, Fausti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Henrique

Boy #3,660 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,660
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Henri, Ricky, Rique

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Fausto Rank #3,492
Henrique Rank #3,660

Fausto is more popular, ranked #3492 vs #3660 for Henrique.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fausto ___

  • Fausto Marco
  • Fausto Lorenzo
  • Fausto Alessandro
  • Fausto Rafael
  • Fausto Carlos
  • Fausto Miguel

Henrique ___

  • Henrique Antonio
  • Henrique Carlos
  • Henrique Luis
  • Henrique Eduardo
  • Henrique Manuel
  • Henrique Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fausto

Lorenzo Benedetto Giulia Valentina Lucia

If you choose Henrique

Beatriz Fernando Isabel Carolina Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fausto or Henrique more popular?

Fausto is more popular, ranked #3492 compared to Henrique at #3660 in the United States.

What do Fausto and Henrique mean?

Fausto means "lucky, fortunate, auspicious" (Latin origin). Henrique means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Fausto and Henrique boy or girl names?

Fausto is primarily a boy name. Henrique is primarily a boy name.

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