Henrik vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Henrik Rank #921
Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #921 for Henrik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrik ___

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

Roger ___

  • Roger James
  • Roger Allen
  • Roger Lee
  • Roger Wayne
  • Roger Dale
  • Roger Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Henrik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrik or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Henrik at #921 in the United States.

What do Henrik and Roger mean?

Henrik means "home ruler" (Old High German origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Henrik and Roger boy or girl names?

Henrik is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.

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