What Does the Name Hendrix Mean?

Hendrix is a boy's name of Dutch/Low German surname (from Hendrik) origin meaning “son of Hendrik; ultimately 'home-ruler / estate ruler'.”

Updated June 2026

NameHendrix
Gendermale
OriginDutch/Low German surname (from Hendrik)
Meaningson of Hendrik; ultimately 'home-ruler / estate ruler'
VariantsHendricks, Hendrickx, Hendriks, Hendrik
PopularityA music-inspired US boys' name that joined the Top 1000 in the 2010s; chosen mainly for the rock-icon association.

The meaning and origin of Hendrix

The name Hendrix means son of Hendrik; ultimately 'home-ruler / estate ruler' and has Dutch/Low German surname (from Hendrik) origins. A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik,' the Dutch form of Henry (Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler'). Its modern given-name use is an homage to guitarist Jimi Hendrix rather than to the underlying name.

Variants and related names

Hendrix is related to several other names you may recognize: Hendricks, Hendrickx, Hendriks, Hendrik. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Hendrix?

A music-inspired US boys' name that joined the Top 1000 in the 2010s; chosen mainly for the rock-icon association.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hendrix mean?+

The name Hendrix means “son of Hendrik; ultimately 'home-ruler / estate ruler'” and is of Dutch/Low German surname (from Hendrik) origin.

What is the origin of the name Hendrix?+

Hendrix originates from Dutch/Low German surname (from Hendrik).

Is Hendrix a popular name?+

Yes — see the popularity note above for how Hendrix has trended in the US over time.

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Sources

  1. Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first namesBehind the Name
  2. US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by yearSocial Security Administration
  3. A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford ReferenceOxford University Press

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