Karl vs Hendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

✓ 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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Karl Rank #1,684

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Karl or Hendrick more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Karl and Hendrick mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Karl and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.