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Kenrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-rik /ˈkɛn.rɪk/High

Meaning: From Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal ruler' (cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bold chief; a chief hero' (Welsh Cynwrig); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A royal ruler; a bold chief: Kenrick is variously 'a royal ruler' and 'a chief hero'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh
MeaningFrom Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal ruler' (cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bold chief; a chief hero' (Welsh Cynwrig); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11376 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019452025

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

Kenrick comes from Old English and Welsh — variously 'a royal ruler' (cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bold chief; a chief hero' (the Welsh Cynwrig; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinguished surname-name (nickname Ken).

In the U.S. it appears in Caribbean and English families. Rare, a-royal-ruler-or-a-bold-chief at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Kenrick is variously 'a royal ruler' (Old English cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bold chief; a chief hero' (Welsh Cynwrig) — a crisp, distinguished name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEN-rik').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kenrick — routes layered

Variations

KendrickCynwrigKenrik

Nicknames

Ken

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kenrick mean?

Kenrick is variously 'a royal ruler' (Old English) and 'a bold chief; a chief hero' (Welsh); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kenrick?

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

Is Kenrick a boy or girl name?

Kenrick is a boy's name.

How popular is Kenrick?

Kenrick is a rare name in the U.S.

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