Hendrik vs Jansen

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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Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jans

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Popularity Comparison

Hendrik Rank #2,731
Jansen Rank #2,836

Hendrik is more popular, ranked #2731 vs #2836 for Jansen.

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

Jansen ___

  • Jansen Cole
  • Jansen Reid
  • Jansen Gray
  • Jansen William
  • Jansen Thomas
  • Jansen Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hendrik

Willem Pieter Anneliese Marieke Dirk

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrik or Jansen more popular?

Hendrik is more popular, ranked #2731 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Hendrik and Jansen mean?

Hendrik means "ruler of the home, home ruler" (Germanic origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Hendrik and Jansen boy or girl names?

Hendrik is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.

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