Hendrick

At a Glance: Name: Hendrick – Meaning: variant of Henry, meaning 'ruler of the home' – Origin: Low German/Dutch (form of Henry) – Gender: primarily used for boys

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Hendrick is a Low German and Dutch form of Henry, carrying the same meaning: 'ruler of the home.' If you like Henry but want something with a little more shape and a distinct look on paper, Hendrick offers that variation while staying tied to the same root name.

Meaning & Origin of Hendrick

Meaning: Variant of henry, meaning 'ruler of the home'.

Origin: Low German/Dutch (form of Henry).

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Hendrick

Hendrick reached its best-ever U.S. ranking in 2024, hitting #1567 with 110 babies given the name — its highest point across SSA records going back to 1918.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hendrick mean?

Variant of henry, meaning ‘ruler of the home’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hendrick)

Is Hendrick a popular name right now?

Hendrick is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1567 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)

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