The nameRik
Rik is a Dutch boy's name, a pet form of Hendrik. It is well liked in Flanders.
- Boy's name
- Dutch
- Feast day
Meaning
Rik comes from Hendrik, a form of Henry, from the Germanic heim, "home", and ric, "powerful".
Origin
Dutch.
History
The name peaked in Belgium in the mid 2010s. It remains very rare in France.
Popularity of the name Rik
Rik in Belgium
Rik was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 531 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Rik. Half of all babies named Rik in Belgium were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Rik in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rik mean?
Rik comes from Hendrik, a form of Henry, from the Germanic heim, "home", and ric, "powerful".
What is the origin of the name Rik?
Dutch.
Is Rik a girl's or a boy's name?
Rik is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Rik?
Variants and related names of Rik include Hendrik, Henri and Henry.