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Hendrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEN-drik /ˈhɛn.dɹɪk/Medium

Meaning: Dutch form of Henry/Heinrich, from Germanic 'haim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), meaning 'ruler of the home'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hendrick is the Dutch form of Henry, from Germanic 'haim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), meaning 'ruler of the home'. It carries an old, sturdy continental feel.
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Origin MediumDutch, Germanic
MeaningDutch form of Henry/Heinrich, from Germanic 'haim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), meaning 'ruler of the home'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1923 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births81 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,662

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419182025

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

Hendrick descends from the Germanic elements 'haim', 'home' or 'estate', and 'ric', 'ruler' or 'power', the same roots behind Henry and Heinrich. As the Dutch rendering, it long served the same kingly, household-leading sense across the Low Countries. The spelling has carried into English use through Dutch heritage and settlement.

Forms like Hendrik, Hendricus, and Henrik show how the name shifted across Dutch, Latinized, and Scandinavian spellings. The hard ending gives Hendrick a firm, antique ring that sets it apart from the smoother Henry.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Hendrick is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hendrick — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

HendrikHendricusHendrikusHenricusHenrik

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If you like Hendrick…

Hendrik— the standard Dutch spelling of the very same name
Henry— the English form sharing the 'home ruler' Germanic roots
Henrik— the Scandinavian form of Hendrick's shared root
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Derrick— a fellow Dutch choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hendrick mean?

Hendrick is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Dutch tradition.

How do you pronounce Hendrick?

It's commonly said HEN-drik /ˈhɛn.dɹɪk/.

Is Hendrick a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hendrick is used as a boy name.

How popular is Hendrick?

In 2024, Hendrick ranked #1567 in the U.S. for boys, with 110 births recorded.

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