Alder vs Hendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

8 High Risk

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Alder Rank #1,424

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

Is Alder or Hendrick more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Alder and Hendrick mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Alder and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.