What is the origin of the name Henderson?

Henderson is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Henderson?

Henderson is currently ranked #2076 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Henderson?

Henderson is pronounced HEN-der-son.

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BoyScottish

Henderson

HEN-der-son

Popularity

#2076

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

4,242

Peak Year

#83 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Henderson is an English and Scottish surname turned first name meaning 'son of Henry'.

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Hendy Sonny Hen

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Famous Namesakes

Bill Henderson
Canadian jazz singer and actor

Nicknames

Hendy Sonny Hen

Spelling Variations

Hendryson Hendriksson

Similar Names

Harrison Jameson Anderson Grayson

Personality Traits

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