Hedrick
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hedrick
Hedrick is a variant of the Germanic name Hendrick, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household," derived from the Old High German elements *heim* (home) and *rihhi* (ruler).
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Etymology
Hedrick is a variant of the Germanic name Hendrick, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household," derived from the Old High German elements *heim* (home) and *rihhi* (ruler). It is primarily used in Dutch, German, and English-speaking cultures, often as a surname or given name, with notable historical use among early American settlers of Dutch and German descent.
Hedrick currently ranks #4,187 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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