Hendrick vs Derick

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 #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Hendrick Rank #1,575

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

Is Hendrick or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Hendrick and Derick mean?

Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Hendrick and Derick boy or girl names?

Hendrick is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.