Hendrix

At a Glance: Name: Hendrix – Meaning: son of Hendrick, tracing back to Henry's 'home ruler' – Origin: Dutch/Low German (patronymic surname, variant spelling of Hendricks, from Henry) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HEN-driks

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Hendrix comes from a Dutch and Low German patronymic surname, a variant spelling of Hendricks, meaning 'son of Hendrick' and tracing back to Henry's root meaning of 'home ruler.' It's pronounced HEN-driks, used as a name for children of any gender, and carries a vintage feel among vintage names.

Meaning & Origin of Hendrix

Meaning: Son of hendrick, tracing back to henry's 'home ruler'.

Origin: Dutch/Low German (patronymic surname, variant spelling of Hendricks, from Henry).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Hendrix

Phonetic: HEN-driks   IPA: /ˈhɛndrɪks/

Popularity of Hendrix

Hendrix hit its highest point on the SSA charts in 2022, ranking #273 with 1,270 babies given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #296, with 1,130 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1885–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hendrix mean?

Son of hendrick, tracing back to henry’s ‘home ruler’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hendrix)

How do you pronounce Hendrix?

Hendrix is pronounced HEN-driks (IPA: /ˈhɛndrɪks/).

Is Hendrix a popular name right now?

Hendrix is near its all-time peak (#273 in 2022), ranked #296 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)

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