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Enrique

en-REE-kay

Popularity

#545

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

60,966

Peak Year

#1,542 in 2000

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Enrique is a Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler" or "power of the home."

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer

  • Enrique Peña Nieto

    Former President of Mexico

Nicknames

Personality Traits

ConfidentCharismaticCharmingAmbitious

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