How to say it
HEN · drix
ˈhɛn.drɪks
Masculine
Hendrix
Son of Hendrik (Henry)
What it means
A Dutch-Flemish surname, 'son of Hendrik,' Hendrik being the Dutch form of Henry, 'home-ruler.'
Hendrix is a Dutch and Flemish surname meaning 'son of Hendrik,' the Dutch form of Henry. As a first name it exists almost entirely as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, the guitarist who remade rock, which gives it instant musical cool. The sharp -x ending sets it among the trendy Knox, Lennox, and Maddox. Hen and Drix are possible shorts.
How to spell Hendrix
The standard spelling is Hendrix. Common variants include Hendricks, Hendryx, Hendrixx, but Hendrix is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #273 in 2022, currently #354 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
Named for guitarist Jimi Hendrix; a music tribute more than a family surname.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Jimi Hendrix guitarist who redefined the electric guitar
Spelling variants
- Hendricks
- Hendryx
- Hendrixx
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Common questions
- What does the name Hendrix mean?
- A Dutch-Flemish surname, 'son of Hendrik,' Hendrik being the Dutch form of Henry, 'home-ruler.'
- What does Hendrix mean in Dutch?
- In Dutch, Hendrix means "Son of Hendrik (Henry)." Hendrix is a Dutch and Flemish surname meaning 'son of Hendrik,' the Dutch form of Henry. As a first name it exists almost entirely as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, the guitarist who remade rock, which gives it instant musical cool. The sharp -x ending sets it among the trendy Knox, Lennox, and Maddox. Hen and Drix are possible shorts.
- How do you pronounce Hendrix?
- Hendrix is pronounced ˈhɛn.drɪks. Say it as HEN-drix, with the stress on the "hen" syllable.
- How do you spell Hendrix?
- The standard spelling is Hendrix. Common spelling variants include Hendricks, Hendryx, Hendrixx.
- Is Hendrix a boy or girl name?
- Hendrix is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Hendrix?
- Hendrix ranked #354 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.