Hendric
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Hendric
The given name 'Hendric' means "ruler of the home" or "lord of the household," derived from the Germanic elements *heim* (home) and *ric* (ruler, power).
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
The given name 'Hendric' means "ruler of the home" or "lord of the household," derived from the Germanic elements *heim* (home) and *ric* (ruler, power). It is primarily used in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures, often as a variant of Heinrich or Hendrik, and historically appears among Christian populations in Northern Europe, notably in medieval nobility and the Dutch East India Company.
Hendric currently ranks #11,436 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Northern European names that sit beautifully beside HendricSimilar names you might like
Names starting with HMore names starting with H
- Haldon
- Hairl
- Halia
- Haidon
- Hadden
- Haajar
- Hakam
- Hadji
- Halden
- Hafid
- Hamda
- Halen
- Haddon
- Haizea
- Haina
- Hafford
- Hang
- Haadiyah
Find middle names for Hendric →
🧬 See Hendric's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Hendric's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Hendric your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Hendric already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Hendric go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Hendric
Phonetic match, not just spelling"The name Hunter derives from the Old English occupational surname "hunte," meaning one who hunts or pursues game, with roots…"
"Hendrik derives from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The…"
"Hendrika is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "ruler of…"
"Hendrina is a feminine form of the name Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning…"
"Hendricus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Heinrich, derived from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning…"
"Henderikus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Heinrich, derived from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning…"
"Henderika is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "home ruler"…"
"Hendrica is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which combines "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler),…"
"Hendrikus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Heinrich, derived from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning…"
"Hindrik is a Dutch and Frisian form of Heinrich, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning…"
"Hendrikje is the Dutch diminutive form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler…"
"Hendry is a Scottish diminutive form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which combines "heim" (home) and "ric"…"