Hendricks vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hendricks Rank #3,581
Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 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

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hendricks

Beckett Fletcher Harrison Emery Sloane

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendricks or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Hendricks at #3581 in the United States.

What do Hendricks and Willow mean?

Hendricks means "son of Hendrik" (Dutch origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Hendricks and Willow boy or girl names?

Hendricks is primarily a boy name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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