Arnold vs Hendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,694
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arnie, Arno

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Hendrick

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,575
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Hank

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arnold Rank #1,694
Hendrick Rank #1,575

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arnold ___

  • Arnold James
  • Arnold Lee
  • Arnold Scott
  • Arnold Paul
  • Arnold Henry

Hendrick ___

  • Hendrick James
  • Hendrick Cole
  • Hendrick Lee
  • Hendrick Reid
  • Hendrick Grant
  • Hendrick Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arnold

Gerald Harold Donna Linda Ronald

If you choose Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnold or Hendrick more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Hendrick mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Arnold and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.

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