The baby name Herique is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /həˈriːk/ (hə-REEK); Portuguese: /eˈʁik(ɯ)/ (eh-REEK).
Herique is Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Herique is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /həˈriːk/ (hə-REEK); Portuguese: /eˈʁik(ɯ)/ (eh-REEK).
Herique is Portuguese in Origin.
Herique is a modern, streamlined Lusophone variant of Henrique, the Portuguese form of Henry. Its roots trace to the Old High German name Heimirich/Heinrich, from heim "home, estate" + ric "ruler, power," yielding the meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate leader." Though uncommon, Herique appears in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking communities as an alternative spelling that preserves the same pronunciation and heritage.
The broader name family carries deep royal associations: Infante Dom Henrique (Henry the Navigator) shaped Portugal's Age of Discoveries, and Cardinal-King Dom Henrique I ruled in the 16th century; elsewhere, Henry/Henri/Heinrich titles adorned many kings in England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire. Close variants include Henrique, Enrique (Spanish), Henry (English), Henri (French), Heinrich (German), Enrico (Italian), and Hendrik (Dutch/Scandinavian). Diminutives and short forms include Rique, Rick, and Henri; feminine counterparts include Henriqueta and Enrica. Related surnames include Henriques and Enríquez.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #692 | 60 | 12,213 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
Herique is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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