Henrique vs Nilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Nilo

Boy #3,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Old Irish via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Spanish Italian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,651
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Henrique Rank #3,660
Nilo Rank #3,651

Nilo is more popular, ranked #3651 vs #3660 for Henrique.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrique ___

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

Nilo ___

  • Nilo James
  • Nilo Alexander
  • Nilo River
  • Nilo Kai
  • Nilo Hugo
  • Nilo Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henrique

Beatriz Fernando Isabel Carolina Rodrigo

If you choose Nilo

Milo Nico Leo Theo Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrique or Nilo more popular?

Nilo is more popular, ranked #3651 compared to Henrique at #3660 in the United States.

What do Henrique and Nilo mean?

Henrique means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Nilo means "champion, cloud" (Old Irish via Finnish origin).

Are Henrique and Nilo boy or girl names?

Henrique is primarily a boy name. Nilo is primarily a boy name.

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