Hendrik vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrik

Boy #2,731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home, home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch German South African Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,731
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hein, Hennie, Rik

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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

Hendrik Rank #2,731
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2731 for Hendrik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendrik ___

  • Hendrik Jan
  • Hendrik Pieter
  • Hendrik Willem
  • Hendrik Louis
  • Hendrik Eduard

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 Hendrik

Willem Pieter Anneliese Marieke Dirk

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrik or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hendrik at #2731 in the United States.

What do Hendrik and James mean?

Hendrik means "ruler of the home, home ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hendrik and James boy or girl names?

Hendrik is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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