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Hendric

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEN-drik /ˈhɛn.drɪk/Medium

Meaning: A Dutch and German form of Henry, from Germanic heim ('home') and ric ('ruler, power') — 'ruler of the home, estate ruler'. The -c spelling is a variant of Hendrik/Hendrick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Continental take on Henry: Hendric means 'home ruler' (said 'HEN-drik') — a Dutch/German form with heritage weight.
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Origin MediumDutch, German
MeaningA Dutch and German form of Henry, from Germanic heim ('home') and ric ('ruler, power') — 'ruler of the home, estate ruler'. The -c spelling is a variant of Hendrik/Hendrick.
U.S. rank (2024)#11396 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hendric is a Dutch/German form of Henry, from heim ('home') and ric ('ruler, power'). Spelled with a final -c, it's a variant of Hendrik and Hendrick, carrying the same 'home ruler' sense (said 'HEN-drik').

As spelled, it is rare in the U.S., reading as a heritage form of Henry. Rare, Continental, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Hendric is a Dutch and German cousin of Henry, built from Germanic roots for 'home' and 'ruler'. It shares its ancestry with Hendrik and Hendrick (said 'HEN-drik').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Hendric — Dutch/German form of Henry, 'home ruler'; variant of Hendrik

Variations

HendrikHendrickHenrik

Nicknames

HendyRick

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If you like Hendric…

Hendrik— the Dutch form Hendric mirrors
Henry— the classic name behind Hendric
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Dietrich— a like German -rich ruler name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hendric mean?

Hendric is a Dutch and German form of Henry, meaning 'home ruler' from Germanic roots for 'home' and 'ruler'.

How do you pronounce Hendric?

It's said HEN-drik /ˈhɛn.drɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hendric a boy or girl name?

Hendric is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hendric?

Hendric is rare in the U.S. as spelled, reading as a heritage form of Henry.

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