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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Variant of Henry, meaning 'ruler of the home'
- Origin
- Low German/Dutch (form of Henry)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- HEN-drik
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.
How to Pronounce Hendrick
HEN-drikIPA /ˈhɛndrɪk/
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.
Names Like Hendrick
These names have followed a similar path to Hendrick in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Hendrick mean?
Variant of Henry, meaning ‘ruler of the home’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hendrick?
Hendrick is pronounced HEN-drik (IPA: /ˈhɛndrɪk/).
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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