Hendrik
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hendrik
Hendrik derives from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name has roots in Old High German and evolved through various European languages including Dutch, German, and Scandinavian variants.
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Etymology
Hendrik derives from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name has roots in Old High German and evolved through various European languages including Dutch, German, and Scandinavian variants.
The name is primarily used in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures, with notable historical figures including multiple Dutch kings and German princes; it remains common in Protestant and secular contexts across Northern Europe.
Hendrik currently ranks #2,620 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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