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The baby name Enrico is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /enˈriːko/ (en-REE-ko).

Enrico is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /enˈriːko/ (en-REE-ko)

What is the meaning of the name Enrico ?

The baby name Enrico is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /enˈriːko/ (en-REE-ko).

Enrico is Germanic in Origin.

Enrico is the Italian form of the Germanic name Heinrich, built from heim "home" and ric "ruler," yielding the meaning "ruler of the household" or "estate leader." It entered Italian naming through Lombard and Frankish influence in the early Middle Ages and became common among nobles and churchmen. Notable bearers include Enrico Dandolo, the crusading Doge of Venice, and, in modern times, tenor Enrico Caruso and Nobel physicist Enrico Fermi, which helped keep the name widely recognized in the 20th century.

Archaic and regional Italian variants include Arrigo; the feminine counterpart is Enrica. Short forms and nicknames are Rico and Enri. Cross-language equivalents span Henry (English), Henri (French), Enrique (Spanish), Henrique (Portuguese), Heinrich (German), Henrik (Scandinavian and Slavic), and Henryk (Polish). In literature and opera, Italian versions often render characters named Henry as Enrico, reinforcing its cultured, classic profile.

Enrico has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Enrico

Enrico Letta Politician · Born 1966 · Italy Enrico Letta is an Italian politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Italy from 2013 to 2014. He played a significant role in Italian politics, particularly during a time of economic challenges. Letta is also recognized for his work in academia and his contributions to European policy discussions. Enrico de Nicola Politician · Born 1877 · Italy Enrico de Nicola was a prominent Italian politician who became the first President of Italy, serving from 1946 to 1948. He played a crucial role in the transition of Italy from a monarchy to a republic after World War II. His leadership during this pivotal time in Italian history is what he is most famous for. Enrico Dandolo Politician · Born 1107 · Republic of Venice Enrico Dandolo was a prominent politician and the Doge of Venice from 1192 until his death in 1205. He is most famous for his role in the Fourth Crusade, where he played a crucial part in the conquest of Constantinople. Despite his advanced age and blindness, Dandolo's leadership significantly influenced the expansion of Venetian power.
Enrico Berlinguer Politician · Born 1922 · Italy Enrico Berlinguer was an influential Italian politician best known for leading the Italian Communist Party from 1972 until his death in 1984. He played a significant role in promoting Eurocommunism and sought to distance the party from Soviet influence. His leadership marked a period of reform and modernization within the party. Enrico Macias Actor · Born 1938 · France Enrico Macias is a French singer and musician who gained fame for his heartfelt songs that blend traditional Algerian music with modern French pop. He is best known for hits like 'Adieu Mon Pays' and 'Les Filles de Mon Pays'. Born in 1938, Macias has enjoyed a long career in the music industry. Enrico Colantoni Actor · Born 1963 · Canada Enrico Colantoni is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Keith Mars on the television series Veronica Mars. He also starred in the sitcom Just Shoot Me! as Elliot DiMauro and appeared in the film Galaxy Quest. Born in 1963, Colantoni has had a diverse career in both television and film.

Enrico – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2022 #1 — 427
Ireland Boys 2020 #1 — 780
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
IT Boys 0 #42 93,312 10,046
IT Boys 2003 #45 1,164 48
IT 0 #62 5,690 4,183
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
Germany Boys 0 #109 5,594 5,697
EE Boys 0 #115 11 2,087
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
Switzerland Boys 2024 #130 8 1,769
ID Boys 0 #130 6 4,130
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MT Boys 0 #160 17 4,064
HU Boys 0 #161 14 3,954
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
NA Boys 0 #184 52 6,830
LU Boys 0 #190 29 4,970
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
Belgium Boys 1999 #223 20 426
Germany 0 #223 255 2,542
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #228 4 4,221
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
PH Boys 0 #235 158 11,440
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
HR Boys 0 #247 12 3,997
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SA 0 #284 12 10,560
CZ Boys 0 #289 16 6,530
JM Boys 0 #289 5 6,876
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
AL Boys 0 #296 8 5,122
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
Canada Boys 2023 #300 10 2,601
DK Boys 0 #312 14 7,401
PL Boys 0 #322 14 6,459
CN Boys 0 #324 8 9,639
MU Boys 0 #324 34 8,477
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
Austria Boys 0 #348 95 2,180
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
BR 0 #353 8 5,969
NL 0 #355 37 2,481
PT Boys 0 #356 12 7,951
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
ZA 0 #376 72 14,421
UY Boys 0 #379 21 5,922
France Boys 2021 #380 8 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Finland Boys 0 #417 11 2,041
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
Spain 0 #435 18 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
AR Boys 0 #455 13 7,628
PA Boys 0 #470 12 9,305
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
ZA Boys 0 #504 1,051 25,619
HK Boys 0 #508 20 12,905
NL Boys 0 #522 517 5,873
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
IR Boys 0 #532 21 10,162
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
PS Boys 0 #538 11 10,655
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BR Boys 0 #609 144 12,213
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
CL Boys 0 #631 35 13,390
QA Boys 0 #648 60 18,093
SG Boys 0 #653 45 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #654 29 3,552
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
KW Boys 0 #749 21 18,755
Spain Boys 0 #769 163 5,610
PE Boys 0 #827 52 14,506
Germany Girls 0 #828 11 4,949
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
OM Boys 0 #863 19 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #867 26 7,044
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
CO Boys 0 #894 27 15,656
MX Boys 0 #952 31 16,355
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,012 81 22,615
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
IT Girls 0 #1,071 385 9,415
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,090 22 25,439
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
DZ 0 #1,156 21 20,130
TR 0 #1,182 30 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,301 315 28,008

Enrico is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Germany

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People also ask about Enrico

Enrico is predominantly a boy's name.
Enrico is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /enˈriːko/ (en-REE-ko).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Enric, Enrike, Enrick, Enriko, Rico and Enri.
Across languages, Enrico has these equivalents: Henry (English), Heinrich (German), Henri (French), Enrique (Spanish), Henrique (Portuguese), and 4 more.
Yes, very popular — Enrico ranked #1 in Germany in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Enrico ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2022).
Enrico's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #407 in 2011 to #380 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 8 notable people named Enrico are in our database, including Enrico Letta (Politician), Enrico de Nicola (Politician), Enrico Dandolo (Politician).