Henryk

German

"estate ruler"

Henryk Origin and Meaning

The name Henryk is a boy's name of Polish origin.

Henryk is the Polish, Czech, and Scandinavian variant of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household." This distinguished name combines the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (power, ruler). Henryk has been borne by several Polish kings and notable figures, including the renowned composer Henryk Górecki and the writer Henryk Sienkiewicz, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. While consistently popular in Eastern European countries, particularly Poland, the name has gained modest international recognition. Henryk offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Henry, with its distinctive Slavic spelling adding character and cultural depth.

Popularity of the name Henryk

• 951 England 2021
• 37 Poland 2024

Famous People Named Henryk

• Henryk Walezy (Henry III) King of Poland and France
• Henryk Sienkiewicz Polish Nobel Prize,winning novelist
• Henryk Gorecki Polish avant garde composer
• Henryk Wieniawski Polish violinist and composer
• Henryk Szeryng Polish,Mexican violinist
• Henryk IV Probus High Duke of Poland
• Henryk Kasperczak Polish footballer
• Henryk Wars Polish,American film composer
• Henryk Siemiradzki Polish painter