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Hendrik

♂ Boy

Pronounced EHN-drihk /ˈɦɛn.drɪk/Medium

Meaning: Home rulerMedium

In 30 seconds: Hendrik is the Dutch form of Henry, meaning 'home ruler.' It is a sturdy, traditional name across the Low Countries.
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Origin MediumDutch, German, Estonian
MeaningHome ruler
U.S. rank (2024)#2716 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019172024

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

History & Origin

Hendrik is the Dutch and Low German version of Henry, from Germanic roots meaning 'home ruler.' It combines ideas of household and power, a fitting name historically given to leaders. The Latinized Henricus and the German Heinrich show the same name moving across borders.

It has been worn by figures of real weight: Hendrik Colijn, a Dutch Prime Minister, and Hendrik Lorentz, the physicist who won the 1902 Nobel Prize. Spellings such as Hendrick and Hendricus reflect older Dutch and Latin record-keeping.

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

Variations

HendrickHendricusHendrikusHenricusHeinrich

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Hendrik Colijn (1869–1944)
    Dutch Prime Minister and businessman.
  • ★Hendrik Lorentz (1853–1928)
    Dutch physicist, 1902 Nobel Prize in Physics.

If you like Hendrik…

Hendrick— An older Dutch spelling variant of Hendrik.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Hendrik mean?

Hendrik is usually explained as meaning 'home ruler' and is most often linked with Dutch tradition.

How do you pronounce Hendrik?

It's commonly said EHN-drihk /ˈɦɛn.drɪk/.

Is Hendrik a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Hendrik?

In 2024, Hendrik ranked #2716 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.