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Kendry

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-dree /ˈkɛn.dɹi/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Low

In 30 seconds: Kendry is a variant of Kendrick, a name with roots in either Old English 'cyne-ric' ('royal power') or Welsh 'Cynwrig' ('chief hero').

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningVariant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).

U.S. rank (2025)#2667 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 528

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 has two possible origins: an Old English form meaning royal power, and a Welsh name read as chief hero. Kendry carries that ancestry in a shorter, smoother form. It appears mainly in American usage as a first name.

Trimming Kendrick to Kendry softens the hard ending into an open vowel, giving it a lighter, more modern cadence while keeping the kingly roots.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kendry is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Kendry — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Kendrick— the fuller name Kendry varies, with its 'royal power' roots

Cedric— shares the Welsh-tinged -ric/-dric ending and feel

Kendall— matches the Ken- opening in a surname-style first name

Henry— another name carrying a 'ruler' or royal sense in a two-syllable shape

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kendry mean?

Kendry is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kendry?

It's commonly said KEN-dree /ˈkɛn.dɹi/.

Is Kendry a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kendry is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kendry?

In 2024, Kendry ranked #1711 in the U.S. for boys, with 97 births recorded.