Hendrick

The name Hendrick is a male first name that has its roots in the Old High German and Dutch areas. Its meaning is 'the ruler of the home'.

What does the name Hendrick mean?

Hendrick is a boy's name that originates from the Old High German and Dutch language areas. The meaning of the name is 'the ruler of the home'. The original form of the name is Hendrik.

How do you pronounce Hendrick?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Hendrick are clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Hen-drick' [ˈhɛn.dʁɪk], starting with an open E sound that gives the beginning a certain brightness. The consonant combination in the middle ensures a clear separation in the sound flow. The distinctive 'ck' at the end gives the name a concise finish. Hendrick thus conveys a powerful and down-to-earth impression – structured, reliable, and present.

When is the name day of Hendrick?

The name day for Hendrick is celebrated on July 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Hendrick is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 when it ranked 1,124th. Over the last ten years, Hendrick has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,384th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,505th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hendy / Henne / Henni / Henny / Henry / Heny / Rick / Trick

Similar first names

Famous people

• Fritz Hendrick Melle (German writer)
• Hendrick Aerts (Belgian painter)
• Hendrick Avercamp (Dutch painter)
• Hendrick Berckman (Dutch painter)
• Hendrick Bloemaert (Dutch painter)
• Hendrick Cakin (French football player)
• Hendrick Cornelisz van Vliet (Dutch painter)
• Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom (Dutch artist)
• Hendrick Cornelisz. Vroom (Dutch painter)
• Hendrick Couturier (American painter)
• Hendrick Danckerts (painter from the Netherlands)
• Hendrick de Keyser (Dutch architect)
• Hendrick Fromantiou (Dutch painter)
• Hendrick Goltzius (painter from the Netherlands)
• Hendrick Goudt (Dutch painter)
• Hendrick Joosten Speuy (Dutch musician)
• Hendrick Joseph Dillens (artist from Grenada)
• Hendrick Krock (artist from Denmark)
• Hendrick Mokganyetsi (South African athlete)
• Hendrick Mommers (Dutch painter)