Hendrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hendrick Rank #1,575
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendrick ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Hendrick and James mean?

Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hendrick and James boy or girl names?

Hendrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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