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The baby name Enrique is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /enˈrike/ (en-REE-keh); English approximation: /ɛnˈriːkeɪ/ (en-REE-kay).

Enrique is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish: /enˈrike/ (en-REE-keh); English approximation: /ɛnˈriːkeɪ/ (en-REE-kay)

What is the meaning of the name Enrique ?

The baby name Enrique is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /enˈrike/ (en-REE-keh); English approximation: /ɛnˈriːkeɪ/ (en-REE-kay).

Enrique is Spanish in Origin.

Enrique is the Spanish form of the pan‑European royal name Henry, ultimately from the Old High German Heinrich, built from heim “home, estate” and rīk “ruler, power.” Through the Latinized Henricus and the Old French Henri, it settled in Iberian Romance as Enrique, carrying the sense “ruler of the household” or “estate leader.”

The name has deep medieval currency in Spain, borne by multiple kings of Castile, including Enrique II–IV, and nobles, and later traveled throughout Latin America, where it remains familiar and dignified. Close equivalents include Portuguese Henrique, Italian Enrico, Catalan Enric, French Henri, English Henry, German Heinrich, Dutch Hendrik, and Polish Henryk; feminine counterparts include Enriqueta and Enrica. Common Spanish diminutives are Quique (also spelled Kike), Kiko, and Enri. Related surnames such as Enríquez reflect the same root. The name balances regal tradition with approachable nicknames across the Spanish‑speaking world.

Enrique has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Enrique

Enrique Iglesias Actor|musician · Born 1975 · Spain Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish musician and actor, best known for his hit songs like 'Bailando' and 'Hero'. Born in 1975, he has sold millions of albums worldwide and has a significant influence on Latin pop music. He is also the son of famous singer Julio Iglesias. Enrique Peña Nieto Politician · Born 1966 · Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto served as the President of Mexico from 2012 to 2018. During his presidency, he focused on economic reforms and education, although his tenure was also marked by controversies and corruption scandals. Before becoming president, he was the Governor of the State of Mexico from 2005 to 2011. Enrique III of Castile Politician · Born 1379 · Crown of Castile Enrique III of Castile was a prominent monarch who ruled the Crown of Castile from 1390 until his death in 1406. Known for his efforts to strengthen the monarchy and improve relations with neighboring kingdoms, he played a key role in the political landscape of medieval Spain. His reign saw significant diplomatic and domestic initiatives that helped stabilize the region during his time.
Enrique Santos Discépolo Actor · Born 1901 · Argentina Enrique Santos Discépolo was an influential figure in Argentine culture, best known for his contributions to tango music. He wrote famous tangos like 'Cambalache' and 'Uno', which captured the social and political climate of his time. In addition to his music, he also worked as an actor and playwright, leaving a lasting impact on Argentine theater and film. Enrique Murciano Actor · Born 1973 · United States Enrique Murciano is an American actor best known for his role as Danny Taylor in the television series 'Without a Trace'. He has also appeared in films like 'Black Hawk Down' and 'Traffic'. Born in 1973, he has built a solid career in both television and film. Enrique Jardiel Poncela Actor · Born 1901 · Spain Enrique Jardiel Poncela was a Spanish playwright and novelist known for his humorous and satirical works. He gained fame for plays like 'Eloísa está debajo de un almendro' and 'Los ladrones somos gente honrada', which showcased his unique comedic style.

Celebrity babies named Enrique

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Enrique Iglesias Isabel Preysler model ★★★★★ Julio Iglesias singer ★★★★★
Enrique Álvarez Félix María de los Angeles Felix Güereña television actor ★★★★★

Enrique – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
SV 0 #10 2 283
HN 0 #19 4 704
SV Boys 0 #22 7 352
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
Spain Boys 0 #35 23,725 5,610
HN Girls 0 #37 2 884
MX Boys 0 #37 34,279 16,355
GT Boys 0 #41 2,679 7,625
PA Boys 0 #41 3,211 9,305
HN Boys 0 #42 11 749
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
PE Boys 0 #44 12,455 14,506
PR 0 #45 11 1,497
EC 0 #47 72 2,502
PA 0 #47 90 3,797
UY Boys 0 #53 2,833 5,922
MX 0 #57 940 8,339
PR Boys 0 #57 173 2,508
GT 0 #60 411 5,948
PE 0 #60 393 6,350
EC Boys 0 #65 431 3,322
CL Boys 0 #66 8,742 13,390
CR Boys 0 #68 1,948 10,188
Spain 0 #71 1,092 2,326
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
BO Boys 0 #82 3,191 9,244
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PH 0 #86 11 5,607
AR Boys 0 #88 2,666 7,628
CO Boys 0 #88 13,512 15,656
LT 0 #88 1 949
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
UY 0 #100 81 2,477
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
CR 0 #110 49 5,526
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BO 0 #124 370 6,868
AR 0 #133 54 2,915
CL 0 #135 451 6,867
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
MT Boys 0 #171 9 4,064
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
CO 0 #181 492 7,768
Sweden Boys 2016 #189 4 1,526
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
Belgium Boys 2004 #211 22 411
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
NA Boys 0 #221 15 6,830
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
MO Boys 0 #227 8 5,842
AO Boys 0 #233 10 5,568
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
PH Boys 0 #244 148 11,440
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
JP Boys 0 #251 47 7,909
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
JM Boys 0 #255 18 6,876
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #274 9 6,291
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
SA 0 #282 14 10,560
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
CN Boys 0 #295 25 9,639
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #300 7 2,588
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
DK Boys 0 #316 10 7,401
PL Boys 0 #324 12 6,459
PT Boys 0 #336 32 7,951
MU Boys 0 #340 18 8,477
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
NL 0 #377 15 2,481
France Boys 2021 #381 7 2,865
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Finland Boys 0 #416 12 2,041
Germany 0 #420 18 2,542
Austria Boys 0 #422 21 2,180
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
SD Boys 0 #426 20 10,523
ZA 0 #433 15 14,421
PA Girls 0 #458 24 9,861
United States Boys 2024 #459 543 7,044
GT Girls 0 #484 22 7,500
RU Boys 0 #489 17 12,621
UY Girls 0 #495 16 6,731
PS Boys 0 #508 41 10,655
HK Boys 0 #512 16 12,905
LY 0 #520 16 12,703
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
BR Boys 0 #533 230 12,213
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
IR Boys 0 #534 19 10,162
CM Boys 0 #540 11 12,054
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
IL Boys 0 #552 56 10,983
BD Boys 0 #557 20 10,045
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #566 8 11,342
BO Girls 0 #580 32 9,488
AR Girls 0 #583 17 8,289
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
QA Boys 0 #650 58 18,093
SG Boys 0 #650 48 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #654 14 13,071
IT 0 #656 59 4,183
Finland Boys 2026 #664 19 3,552
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
KW Boys 0 #731 39 18,755
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
IT Boys 0 #765 831 10,046
NL Boys 0 #775 177 5,873
CL Girls 0 #795 57 14,098
TN 0 #797 33 13,765
Germany Boys 0 #803 150 5,697
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
OM Boys 0 #848 34 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #857 127 5,561
EG Boys 0 #863 24 15,035
PE Girls 0 #874 70 14,861
United States Girls 2003 #884 5 9,630
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
ZA Boys 0 #942 239 25,619
MA 0 #965 164 20,986
MX Girls 0 #965 219 17,781
IN Boys 0 #981 21 16,750
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
CO Girls 0 #998 81 16,140
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,019 74 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,062 50 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
DZ 0 #1,086 91 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,319 297 28,008

Enrique is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Enrique

Enrique is predominantly a boy's name.
Enrique is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /enˈrike/ (en-REE-keh); English approximation: /ɛnˈriːkeɪ/ (en-REE-kay).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Quique, Kike, Enri, Enric and Enriquito.
Across languages, Enrique has these equivalents: Henry (English), Henri (French), Heinrich (German), Enrico (Italian), Henrique (Portuguese), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Enrique ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Enrique ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Enrique's popularity is declining. It moved from #373 in 2011 to #381 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 9 notable people named Enrique are in our database, including Enrique Iglesias (Actor|musician), Enrique Peña Nieto (Politician), Enrique III of Castile (Politician).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Enrique for their child, including Isabel Preysler and Julio Iglesias.