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At a Glance
- 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
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
HEN-driksIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Hendrix mean?
Son of Hendrick, tracing back to Henry’s ‘home ruler’. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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