Gender: Male
Origin: German/Dutch, Dutch
Meaning: Ruler of the home, Estate Ruler
Pronunciation: HEN-drik, /ˈhɛn.drɪk/, HH EH N D R IH K
Popularity Rank: #4,630
Derived from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim 'home' and ric 'power, ruler'. It means 'ruler of the home'.
The name Hendrik is of German/Dutch, Dutch origin and means Ruler of the home, Estate Ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hendrik is commonly found in South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, and 69 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HEN-drik
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɛn.drɪk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH EH N D R IH K
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Hendrik is recorded 12,747 times globally, ranking it as the 4,630th most common name worldwide.
Hendrik is most prevalent in South Africa, with 4,054 occurrences, making it the 493th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Hendrik is found among 1 in every 102 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #493 | 1 : 578 |
| Germany | #288 | 1 : 102 |
| Netherlands | #372 | 1 : 147 |
| Belgium | #557 | 1 : 269 |
| Malaysia | #5,678 | 1 : 9,806 |
| Namibia | #275 | 1 : 751 |
| United States of America | #12,264 | 1 : 11,672 |
| United Kingdom | #7,462 | 1 : 7,309 |
| Estonia | #269 | 1 : 178 |
| Indonesia | #211 | 1 : 647 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hendrik from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Hank the Prankster, Rik the Trickster, Funny Hendrik, Chuckles, Hendrix the Jester, Laughing Hank, Hilarious Hendrik, Comedy King, The Humorist, Hendrik the Comedian
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