Hendrick vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrick

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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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Alder Rank #1,424

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

Is Hendrick or Alder more popular?

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

What do Hendrick and Alder mean?

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

Are Hendrick and Alder boy or girl names?

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