Hendrix
Hendrix is a boys' name of English origin meaning “ruler of the home.” It ranked #354 in the United States in 2025. Hendrix is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik' (ruler of the home).
how do you pronounce Hendrix?
HEN-driks
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what does Hendrix mean?
The name Hendrix means “ruler of the home.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Hendrix is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik' (ruler of the home). It is almost universally associated with Jimi Hendrix, widely regarded as the greatest electric guitarist in history. The name has rocketed up the charts as parents embrace rock-and-roll heritage names with creative, rebellious energy.
where does the name Hendrix come from?
The only source retrieved for Hendrix is a brief Wiktionary entry identifying it as a less common spelling of Hendricks, itself formed from the name Hendrick plus the patronymic suffix -s, i.e. son of Hendrick. The source doesn't give a meaning such as ruler of the home for Hendrick itself, so that gloss isn't confirmed here.
the history of Hendrix
Nothing further about the name's history, including any association with a musical namesake, is given in the source retrieved.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #354 |
| 2024 | #297 |
| 2023 | #303 |
| 2022 | #273 |
| 2021 | #275 |
| 2020 | #283 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Hendrix?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Hendrix?
- Jimi Hendrix (legendary American rock guitarist)
what names are similar to Hendrix?
what names go well with Hendrix?
Sibling names that share Hendrix's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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