Hendricks vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendricks

Boy #3,581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hendrik"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,581
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hank, Hen, Rick

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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

Hendricks Rank #3,581
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3581 for Hendricks.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendricks ___

  • Hendricks James
  • Hendricks Cole
  • Hendricks Lee
  • Hendricks Thomas
  • Hendricks Alexander
  • Hendricks Grant

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 Hendricks

Beckett Fletcher Harrison Emery Sloane

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendricks or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hendricks at #3581 in the United States.

What do Hendricks and James mean?

Hendricks means "son of Hendrik" (Dutch origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hendricks and James boy or girl names?

Hendricks is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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