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At a Glance: Name: Hendricks – Meaning: son of Hendrick (i.e., 'son of Henry') – Origin: Dutch/Low German (patronymic surname, from Hendrick + -s) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: HEN-driks
Hendricks is a Dutch and Low German patronymic surname, formed from the name Hendrick plus an -s ending, meaning 'son of Hendrick' — in effect, 'son of Henry.' It's a name with roots as a family surname rather than one coined as a standalone first name. If you're weighing it for a baby, you're choosing something with that inherited, lineage-based feel built right into its structure.
Meaning & Origin of Hendricks
Meaning: Son of Hendrick (i.e., 'son of Henry').
Origin: Dutch/Low German (patronymic surname, from Hendrick + -s).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hendricks
Phonetic: HEN-driks IPA: /ˈhɛndrɪks/
Popularity of Hendricks
SSA records going back to 1918 show Hendricks has always been rare: it peaked at rank #3141 in 2021 with 38 babies given the name, and by 2024 had slipped to rank #3539 with 32 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hendricks mean?
Son of Hendrick (i.e., ‘son of Henry’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hendricks)
How do you pronounce Hendricks?
Hendricks is pronounced HEN-driks (IPA: /ˈhɛndrɪks/).
Is Hendricks a popular name right now?
Hendricks is near its all-time peak (#3141 in 2021), ranked #3539 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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