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Kendrix

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-driks /ˈkɛn.drɪks/Low

Meaning: Royal ruler; son of the royal powerLow

In 30 seconds: Kendrix is a variant spelling of Kendrick from the Old Welsh Cynwrig meaning royal power. The X ending gives it a distinctive visual punch, connecting it to the Hendrix tradition of X-ending names.
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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh
MeaningRoyal ruler; son of the royal power
U.S. rank (2025)#1625 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births104 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,286

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419712025

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

Kendrix is a variant of Kendrick, from Old Welsh Cynwrig (royal power) or Old English meaning son of Henry. The -x ending gives it a distinctive visual identity.

Kendrix is used in African American communities as a more visually distinctive form of Kendrick.

Did you know? Jimi Hendrix — one of the greatest guitar players in history — spelled his surname with an x. Kendrix with its -x ending carries some of that electric energy through visual association with rock history.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: Kendrick

Variations

KendrickKendryxKendrics

Nicknames

KenDrix

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If you like Kendrix…

Kendrick— Standard spelling of same name
Hendrix— Same -rix ending making the X connection
Broderick— Same -rick ending surname name
Merrick— Same -rrick sound

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Frequently Asked

What does Kendrix mean?

Kendrix means royal ruler or royal power from Old Welsh Cynwrig, a variant spelling of Kendrick.

Is Kendrix different from Kendrick?

Kendrix uses the X ending instead of CK, giving it a more distinctive visual identity.

How do you pronounce Kendrix?

Kendrix is pronounced KEN-driks with two syllables.

What names are similar to Kendrix?

Similar names include Kendrick, Hendrix, and Broderick.

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