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Kendrick

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Pronounced KEN-drik /ˈkɛn.drɪk/High

Meaning: Kendrick derives from an English/Welsh surname rooted in Old English or Welsh elements read as 'bold ruler' or 'royal chieftain'; it carried into first-name use and is widely known via performer Kendrick Lamar. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boys' name.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong two-beat name: Kendrick means 'bold ruler' (said 'KEN-drik'). It's used here for a girl, though it's overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh

MeaningKendrick derives from an English/Welsh surname rooted in Old English or Welsh elements read as 'bold ruler' or 'royal chieftain'; it carried into first-name use and is widely known via performer Kendrick Lamar. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boys' name.

U.S. rank (2024)#16433 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1987

Total births (all-time)≈ 380

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kendrick grew from an English/Welsh surname meaning 'bold ruler' or 'royal chieftain,' turned given name. In the U.S. it is overwhelmingly a boys' name, with only rare use for girls, which we note (said 'KEN-drik').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., far behind its boys' use. Rare for girls, strong-sounding, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Kendrick began as an English/Welsh surname read as 'bold ruler' or 'royal chieftain,' later carried by performer Kendrick Lamar. It's a well-known boys' pick that only rarely crosses to girls, which we note plainly (said 'KEN-drik').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Kendrick — English/Welsh surname 'bold ruler'; cross-sex, strongly boy-leaning

Variations

KendricKendryckKendra

Nicknames

KenKenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kendrick mean?

Kendrick comes from an English/Welsh surname meaning 'bold ruler' or 'royal chieftain.'

How do you pronounce Kendrick?

It's said KEN-drik /ˈkɛn.drɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kendrick a boy or girl name?

Kendrick is overwhelmingly a boys' name in the U.S.; here it is used for a girl, which we flag.

How popular is Kendrick?

Kendrick is extremely rare for girls in the U.S.