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Kendarius

♂ Boy

Pronounced ken-DAIR-ee-us /kɛnˈdɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ken- with Darius (Persian, 'possessing goodness; an upholder'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ken plus Darius ('possessing goodness'): Kendarius. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ken-DAIR-ee-us').
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Origin LowAmerican, Persian
MeaningA modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ken- with Darius (Persian, 'possessing goodness; an upholder'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7438 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,042

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kendarius is a modern African-American name, joining the prefix Ken- with Darius (Persian, 'possessing goodness; an upholder'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ken-DAIR-ee-us'; nickname Ken).

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, possessing-goodness at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Darius means 'possessing goodness; an upholder' in Old Persian — Kendarius joins it with the prefix Ken-, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ken-DAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 34%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

KendarriusKendariousKindarius

Nicknames

Ken

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If you like Kendarius…

Darius— the name it draws on
Demarius— a fellow -arius blend boys' name
Jadarius— another -arius blend boys' name
Kadarius— a fellow American choice
Azarius— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kendarius mean?

Kendarius joins Ken- with Darius ('possessing goodness'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kendarius?

It's said ken-DAIR-ee-us /kɛnˈdɛr.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kendarius a boy or girl name?

Kendarius is a boy's name.

How popular is Kendarius?

Kendarius is a rare name in the U.S.

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