What is the origin of the name Hendrick?

Hendrick is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Hendrick?

Hendrick is currently ranked #1567 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Hendrick?

Hendrick is pronounced HEN-drik.

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BoyGermanic

Hendrick

HEN-drik

Popularity

#1567

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,581

Peak Year

#110 in 2024

First Recorded

1918

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Hendrick is a Germanic name, a variant of Hendrik, meaning "ruler of the home." It has a strong historical presence.

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Hank Rick Hend Harry

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Hank Rick Hend Harry

Spelling Variations

Hendrik Henrick Heinrich

Similar Names

Henry Frederick Wilhelm Albert Hugo

Personality Traits

StrongReliableDecisiveDisciplinedResponsible

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