Hendrick vs Wolfgang

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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Wolfgang

Boy #1,534 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wolf path, the way of the wolf"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Bavarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,534
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Wolf, Wolfi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hendrick Rank #1,575
Wolfgang Rank #1,534

Wolfgang is more popular, ranked #1534 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

Wolfgang ___

  • Wolfgang Friedrich
  • Wolfgang Amadeus
  • Wolfgang Heinrich
  • Wolfgang Klaus
  • Wolfgang Maximilian
  • Wolfgang Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

If you choose Wolfgang

Ludwig Franz Günther Klara Liesel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrick or Wolfgang more popular?

Wolfgang is more popular, ranked #1534 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Hendrick and Wolfgang mean?

Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin). Wolfgang means "wolf path, the way of the wolf" (Old High German origin).

Are Hendrick and Wolfgang boy or girl names?

Hendrick is primarily a boy name. Wolfgang is primarily a boy name.

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