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Kendrik

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-drik /ˈkɛn.drɪk/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kendrick — from the Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal/bold ruler' (cyne, 'royal', + ric, 'ruler') and 'the chief hero/champion' (Welsh Cynwrig); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A royal/bold ruler; the champion: Kendrik spells Kendrick. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh
MeaningA spelling of Kendrick — from the Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal/bold ruler' (cyne, 'royal', + ric, 'ruler') and 'the chief hero/champion' (Welsh Cynwrig); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8010 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319912024

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

Kendrik is a spelling of Kendrick — from the Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal/bold ruler' (cyne, 'royal', + ric, 'ruler') and 'the chief hero/champion' (Welsh Cynwrig; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KEN-drik').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kendrick. Rare in this form, a-royal-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kendrick is variously 'a royal/bold ruler' (cyne, 'royal', + ric, 'ruler') and 'the chief hero/champion' (Welsh Cynwrig) — Kendrik is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEN-drik').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kendrick — routes layered

Variations

KendrickKendricKenrick

Nicknames

Ken

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kendrik mean?

Kendrik spells Kendrick — English/Welsh, variously 'a royal/bold ruler' and 'the champion'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kendrik?

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

Is Kendrik a boy or girl name?

Kendrik is a boy's name.

How popular is Kendrik?

Kendrik is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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