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Baby Names That Mean Leader

541 baby names meaning leader — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.

Looking for a name that means leader? Here are 541 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of leader. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.

Girl Names

Ailany#14 in the U.S.Chief, high chiefKennedy#85 in the U.S.Helmeted chief; from Irish Gaelic Ceannéidigh, from ceann (head) + éidigh (ugly or helmeted)Quinn#97 in the U.S.Chief; descendant of ConnAmira#132 in the U.S.Princess; female commander or ruler — from Arabic amīra, feminine of amīr (commander, prince)Ailani#168 in the U.S.High chiefAylani#293 in the U.S.High chief — variant spelling of AilaniAmirah#490 in the U.S.Arabic and Hebrew feminine form meaning 'princess' or 'commander'; from Arabic 'amir' (prince, Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), Meilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of enKeilani#727 in the U.S.Hawaiian name from kai (sea, ocean water) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal chief), meaninFallon#779 in the U.S.Leader or superior; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant Soraya#868 in the U.S.From the Persian and Arabic Thurayya (the Pleiades star cluster), meaning 'the Pleiades' or 'riNaylani#897 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Nailani, composed of na (the, of) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chKhalani#904 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Kalani, composed of ka (the) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chief);Amiri#964 in the U.S.Prince or commander; from Arabic amir (leader, prince, ruler)Amyra#968 in the U.S.Princess or treetop; variant of Amira, from Arabic amira (princess, commander) or Hebrew amirahMaelynn#996 in the U.S.Modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lakePrincess#1145 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, Maelyn#1185 in the U.S.Single-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lakeAmeera#1293 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commanderKynlee#1317 in the U.S.Royal meadow; from the Gaelic kin (head, chief) and Old English leah (clearing)Jael#1470 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. In the Bible, Jael was the womYael#1600 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. A biblical heroine who slew thSahily#1610 in the U.S.A modern Latin American (especially Cuban) coinage, loosely associated with the Arabic 'sahil' Chevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenAmeerah#1949 in the U.S.Variant transcription of Amirah, the feminine form of Amir, meaning 'princess' or '(female) comAulani#2051 in the U.S.Messenger of a chiefAmaira#2360 in the U.S.princess, commanderSyeda#2423 in the U.S.noble lady, mistress, leaderEmira#2459 in the U.S.princess, commanderMaela#2542 in the U.S.Prince, chieftain, lord (feminine form).Maelie#2569 in the U.S.prince, chief (feminine derivative)Mailani#2992 in the U.S.Hawaiian name combining mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, chief), meaning heavenly gaAmyrah#3011 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amira (أميرة), from Arabic amir meaning 'prince' or 'commander'; the feminiQuinley#3035 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining Irish 'Quinn' (from Ó Cuinn, descendant of Conn, meaning 'chief' or 'wMaida#3142 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from ArFallyn#3288 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, usually traced to a word foAylany#3386 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leadeQuinnley#3480 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Quinn — from Irish Ó Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn', a name linked to 'chHadiya#3655 in the U.S.Guide to righteousness, rightly guided; from Arabic huda, 'guidance' — also linked to hadiyah, Kynnedi#3844 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kennedy — Irish Ó Cinnéide, 'helmeted/armored head, chief' — the presidentAilanys#4186 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Ailani (Hawaiian 'chief, sky') with a -ys ending; no single fixedHadia#4490 in the U.S.From Arabic hadiya, 'guide to righteousness; calm, tranquil' — also linked to hadiyya, 'a gift'Maelys#4519 in the U.S.From Breton/French Maelys — from mael, 'chief, prince', with a feminine ending; linked to St MaAalani#4651 in the U.S.From Hawaiian Aalani/Alani — 'chief, royal one' (ali'i); also tied to lani, 'heaven'; routes laNaiya#4726 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Naya ('new', Persian) and Naiad (a water nymph, Greek); also Sanskrit 'gRaisa#4847 in the U.S.From Arabic ra'isa, 'a leader, chief, president (fem.)'; also a Yiddish 'rose', and a Slavic 'eAmera#4883 in the U.S.-e- spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'princess; a female commander, leader'Kalahni#5500 in the U.S.-ah- spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; royal, chiefly, majestic'Quinlee#5732 in the U.S.A modern name joining Quinn ('descendant of Conn — chief, counsel, wisdom', Irish) with a -lee Havanna#6003 in the U.S.A spelling of Havana — the Cuban capital, likely from a Taíno chief's name (Habana/Habaguanex),Maeli#6057 in the U.S.A modern name joining Mae ('a pearl', from Margaret/May) with the -li ending; also echoes the BAmiriana#6160 in the U.S.A modern name joining Amira ('a princess; a commander', Arabic) with the -ana ending; routes laAmyri#6162 in the U.S.A -yri spelling of Amari — variously 'eternal' (Sanskrit), 'a commander/prince' (Arabic amir), Ailanni#6377 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Ailani ('high chief; heavenly') and Leilani; the -lani element is HawaiiaHadiyah#6718 in the U.S.From Arabic, variously hadiya, 'a guide to righteousness; rightly guided', and hadiyya, 'a giftQuinnlyn#6841 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Quinn (Irish, 'a descendant of Conn; chief; wisdom; counsel') with the -Aima#6917 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic/Urdu Aima ('leaders; imams', the plural of imam) and a modern name echoingAmairah#6927 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'a princess; a leader; a commander'; also read as a modern cKhaleesia#7068 in the U.S.A modern coined name from 'Khaleesi' — the Dothraki title for a queen/chieftain's wife in Game Quinlynn#7152 in the U.S.A modern blend of Quinn ('descendant of Conn; chief; wisdom', Irish) and Lynn ('a lake; a waterAhmira#7232 in the U.S.A spelling of Amira — from Arabic, 'princess; a female leader/commander' (the feminine of Amir)Nehemiah#7468 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; Yahweh consoles' (the biblical leader and book); oveQuin#7489 in the U.S.A short form of Quinn — from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn, variously '

Boy Names

Amir#105 in the U.S.Prince; ruler; commander — from Arabic amir (prince, commander)Walter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderDerek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkPrince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a roQuinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old IDonovan#496 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,' composed of 'donn' (dOdin#502 in the U.S.From Old Norse Óðinn, derived from óðr meaning 'fury,' 'inspiration,' or 'ecstasy,' the name ofCallen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) oKendrick#535 in the U.S.From the Welsh name Cynwrig, a compound of cyn ('chief, champion') and rig ('ruler, king'), meaEmir#551 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'one who gives orders,' from the root a-m-r Amiri#604 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'ruler,' with the possessive suffix -i meaniPrinceton#653 in the U.S.From the English place name Princeton, composed of prince (from Latin princeps, meaning first oMajor#670 in the U.S.From the Latin comparative adjective maior meaning greater or larger; used as a military rank nDuke#695 in the U.S.Leader; nobleman; from Latin dux (leader, commander) via Old French duc, denoting the highest rJahmir#726 in the U.S.American name derived from or inspired by the Arabic Jamir or Zahmir; possibly combining the HeAbner#874 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avner, composed of av (father) and ner (lamp, light), meaning 'my father is a lJairo#935 in the U.S.Spanish form of Jair (Hebrew Ya'ir), composed of ya (God) and or (light, to shine); meaning GodCedric#944 in the U.S.Possibly invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe (1819), inspired by the Celtic Cerdic (possibMordechai#967 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mordekhay, possibly derived from Babylonian Marduk, the chief deity of Babylon, thuAmeer#980 in the U.S.Arabic variant spelling of Amir, meaning prince, commander, ruler, or one who gives commands, fHarold#993 in the U.S.From Old English Hereweald or Old Norse Haraldr, composed of here meaning army and weald or valAhmir#1032 in the U.S.Prince; commander; from Arabic amir (prince, leader, commander) with an Ah- prefix; possibly alMael#1057 in the U.S.Prince; chief; leader; from Breton/Welsh mael (prince, chief, leader)Torin#1164 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same CeltiZamari#1565 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as Alakai#1574 in the U.S.from the Hawaiian word 'alakaʻi' meaning 'leader' or 'guide'Hadi#1609 in the U.S.Leader, guideEydan#1615 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant, blending the popular Aiden (Irish 'little fire') with the Hebrew EitKendry#1711 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Azir#1786 in the U.S.Generally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support');Meyer#1825 in the U.S.Mayor, leaderMayer#1840 in the U.S.Mayor, leaderAamir#1913 in the U.S.Prince, ruler, commander; also 'prosperous' or 'one who builds/inhabits', from the Arabic root Conley#2309 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefNavi#2352 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who sKonner#2425 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conSahil#2463 in the U.S.Shore; riverbank; guide; from Arabic sahil (shore, coast, the bank of a river or sea)Salaar#2653 in the U.S.leader, commanderAmire#2990 in the U.S.Prince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prinRahmir#3077 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, Kirin#3120 in the U.S.From the Japanese/Chinese qílín (麒麟), a mythical chimeric creature symbolizing good luck, prospPrynce#3135 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Prince, from Old French prince and Latin princeps ('first citizen,' 'leadeJamiri#3287 in the U.S.Modern American coinage wrapping Amir — Arabic for 'prince, commander' — in a J- opening and meKalani#3292 in the U.S.The heavens, the sky; royal, chiefly — from Hawaiian ka lani, an element of many Hawaiian royalMarshal#3304 in the U.S.One-l spelling of Marshall, from a Frankish title meaning 'horse servant' that rose to mean comGeronimo#3401 in the U.S.Spanish-Italian form of Jerome — Greek Hieronymos, 'sacred name' — historically attached to theGamaliel#3535 in the U.S.From Hebrew Gamliel, 'reward of God' or 'God is my recompense'; a biblical leader and a reveredAmere#3592 in the U.S.Modern American name echoing Amir ('prince, commander', Arabic) and Amari; an -ere styled coinaYoshua#3676 in the U.S.Spelling of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' — the leader who succeeded MosesKendric#3728 in the U.S.K-less-c spelling of Kendrick — from Old English/Welsh roots read 'royal power' or 'chief hero'Lamir#3732 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the La- prefix to Amir ('prince, commander'); no single fixed rootJeyson#3828 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling of Jason — Greek Iason, 'healer' — the Argonaut captainSalar#3866 in the U.S.From Persian salar, 'commander, chief' — the sipah-salar led armiesBrant#3891 in the U.S.From Germanic brand, 'sword, fire' — also the brant goose and Mohawk leader Joseph BrantKhyzer#3926 in the U.S.Styled form echoing Khizr (al-Khidr, 'the green one', the immortal guide) and Kaiser; routes laMehdi#3939 in the U.S.Persian/Maghrebi form of Mahdi — 'the guided one' — eschatology's awaited guideCheikh#3989 in the U.S.From Arabic shaykh, 'elder, chief, religious leader' — a revered title and name in West AfricaKhymir#4013 in the U.S.Kh- styling of Kymir, echoing Amir (Arabic 'prince, commander'); routes informalTorrin#4047 in the U.S.From Gaelic/Irish — linked to 'chief' (Toirdhealbhach lines) or 'tor', a rocky peak; routes layAmeir#4064 in the U.S.-ei- spelling of Amir — Arabic, 'prince, commander, ruler'Amiris#4065 in the U.S.Modern coinage extending Amir ('prince, commander') with an -is ending; no single fixed rootChief#4080 in the U.S.From the English word chief — Latin caput, 'head' — a leader; an empowering word-namePriest#4148 in the U.S.From the word priest — Greek presbyteros, 'elder' — a religious leader; an occupational word-naZaeem#4180 in the U.S.From Arabic za'im, 'leader, chief, commander, spokesman'Serigne#4288 in the U.S.From Wolof serigne, 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific given as a nameAmiir#4311 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amir — Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler'Zaven#4410 in the U.S.From Armenian Zaven — linked to a noble Zavents lineage; sometimes glossed 'leader' or 'gift'; Griffyn#4456 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Griffin — from Welsh Gruffudd, 'strong lord/chief', and the mythical griffin (eagLlewelyn#4495 in the U.S.From Welsh Llywelyn — possibly 'leader, lion-like' or linked to 'bright'; the great medieval WeMagdiel#4498 in the U.S.From Hebrew Magdiel — 'God is my glory' or 'prince/chief of God'; a biblical chief; used as a LTory#4540 in the U.S.Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an IrishArcaius#4563 in the U.S.Modern Latinate-style coinage (echoing 'arch-', ruler/chief, and -ius Roman endings); no singleDonnell#4586 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')Fallon#4592 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Fallamhain, 'leader; superior, in charge'; here for boysKaid#4620 in the U.S.From Arabic qaid, 'a leader, commander'; also a modern Kade/Kaden short form ('round, lump'); rQuin#4655 in the U.S.Single-n spelling of Quinn — from Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or Zoravar#4688 in the U.S.From Armenian/Persian zoravar, 'powerful, mighty; a general, commander, military leader'Ahmiri#4694 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Amir/Amiri ('prince, commander') with an Ah- styling; no single fixed roEmyr#4734 in the U.S.From Welsh emyr, 'king, lord, ruler' (also linked to Latin 'commander')Griffey#4743 in the U.S.From a surname related to Griffith/Griffin — from Welsh Gruffudd, 'strong lord' or 'fierce chieJorawar#4775 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'Kiano#4789 in the U.S.From Kikuyu (Kenyan) Kiano, 'a leader; one who leads a group'; also echoes Keanu/Cian; routes lToren#4849 in the U.S.From Irish Torin, 'chief'; also Hebrew toren, 'a mast/tower', and a Thor-/thunder echo; routes Zohaan#4866 in the U.S.Modern name, often glossed 'a gift from God' or 'a leader/commander' (linked to Persian/Arabic Amyr#4879 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Amir — from Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler; one who gives orders'Sheikh#5008 in the U.S.From Arabic shaykh, 'an elder, a chief; a respected leader, a learned/wise man'Torren#5022 in the U.S.From the Irish Torin, 'chief'; also echoes 'torrent' (Latin torrens, 'a rushing stream'); routeAmael#5053 in the U.S.From Breton Amael/Arthmael — 'prince, chief' (or 'bear-prince'); also read as an -ael angel namGriffith#5106 in the U.S.From Welsh Gruffudd — possibly 'strong lord' or 'fierce chief' (from a -udd, 'lord', element); Mir#5163 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic mir (a short form of amir), 'a prince, a chief, a commander/leader'Odyn#5177 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Odin — from Old Norse Odinn, 'frenzy, fury, inspiration' — the chief god of NorAmirr#5236 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Amir — from Arabic amir, 'a prince, a commander, a ruler' (the root of 'emBarak#5247 in the U.S.From Hebrew Barak, 'lightning' (a victorious commander in the Book of Judges)Haadi#5285 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Hadi — from Arabic hadi, 'a guide; a leader to the right path' (al-Hadi, aMatai#5563 in the U.S.From Samoan matai, 'a chief, a titled family leader'; also the Maori/Polynesian form of MatthewAlmir#5659 in the U.S.From Arabic al-amir, 'the prince, the commander, the leader'; a Bosnian/Balkan name; also used Kyari#5777 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the West African (Kanuri) Kyari ('a chief, a nobleman') and the trendy KyAlikhan#5890 in the U.S.A compound of Ali ('exalted, high, noble', Arabic) and Khan ('a ruler, a leader, a lord', TurkiJymir#6004 in the U.S.A Jy- spelling echoing Jamir/Amir ('a commander, a prince', Arabic; 'eternal', Sanskrit); no siKiyon#6027 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Keon ('God is gracious', an Irish/AA form of Ewan/John) and Kion ('a leadMeer#6063 in the U.S.From Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines; light, the illuminator'; also the Urdu/Persian Mir, 'a leadeRaed#6087 in the U.S.From Arabic ra'id, 'a leader; a pioneer, a trailblazer; an explorer; one who goes ahead'Xamir#6147 in the U.S.An X- spelling echoing Zamir ('a songbird; conscience', Hebrew/Arabic) and Amir ('a prince, a cZaim#6161 in the U.S.From Arabic za'im, 'a leader, a chief; a guarantor, one who vouches'Donavin#6289 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Donovan, from the Irish O Donnabhain, 'descendant of Donndubhan' — 'dark; Kenrick#6308 in the U.S.From Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal ruler' (cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bolKimball#6312 in the U.S.From the Welsh Cynbel — variously 'a war chief; a chief of warriors' and 'bold, brave' (cyn, 'cArmel#6472 in the U.S.From Breton/Welsh arth, 'a bear', plus mael, 'a prince; a chief'; 'bear prince; bear chief'Jamire#6598 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a Ja- element with -mire (echoing Amir, 'a prince; a commander', Jamirr#6599 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a doubled-r spelling of Jamir (echoing Amir, 'a prince; a commander'); noKim#6643 in the U.S.Variously the Vietnamese kim, 'gold; metal', a Korean family name, and a short form of Kimball Hanniel#6661 in the U.S.Hanniel (Channiel) is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace of God' or 'God has been gracious', from cheLlewellyn#6663 in the U.S.A spelling of Llywelyn — from Welsh, variously 'like a lion' (llew, 'a lion') and 'a leader; a Reis#6718 in the U.S.Variously the Portuguese reis, 'kings' (a surname honoring the Magi/Three Kings), and the TurkiSayid#6741 in the U.S.A spelling of Sayyid — from Arabic, 'a lord; a master; a chief; a leader'; also an honorific tiSkip#6757 in the U.S.From the English nickname Skip/Skipper — from the Dutch schipper, 'a ship's captain; a master oThayne#6770 in the U.S.A spelling of Thane — from Old English thegn, 'a thane; a nobleman who held land from the king;Aadhav#6811 in the U.S.From Tamil Aadhavan, 'the sun', also taken as 'a ruler; a leader; the beginning'Amun#6836 in the U.S.From Egyptian Amun/Amen, 'the hidden one; the unseen' — the name of a chief Egyptian god (Amun-Arcangel#6841 in the U.S.From Spanish arcangel, 'an archangel; a chief angel' (from Greek arkhangelos, 'chief messenger'Brandy#6872 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Brandon ('broom-covered hill') and the word brandy (the spirit, from Captain#6883 in the U.S.From the word captain — 'a leader; a chief; the head of a group' (from Latin caput, 'head'); a Donaldo#6917 in the U.S.A Spanish/Italian form of Donald — from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, 'world ruler; ruler of the woKedrick#7026 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Cedric (variously 'bounty; loved; a chief') and Kendrick ('bold ruler; royalKhan#7035 in the U.S.From a Central Asian title — Khan, 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' (as borne by Genghis KNana#7097 in the U.S.From Akan (Ghanaian), 'a king/chief; a grandparent; an ancestor' — a revered honorific; used foPranay#7127 in the U.S.From Sanskrit pranaya, 'love; affection; romance; attachment' — also 'leadership; guidance'Shaka#7168 in the U.S.From Zulu — the name of Shaka, the great king who founded the Zulu nation; taken as 'a king/leaAaravreddy#7226 in the U.S.A compound of Aarav — Sanskrit, 'peaceful; calm; a melodious sound' — and Reddy, a South IndianAmier#7250 in the U.S.A spelling of Amir — from Arabic, 'prince; a commander; a leader; one who gives orders'Arminius#7263 in the U.S.A Latinized form of the Germanic Hermann — 'army man; warrior' (heri, 'army', + man); the CheruDonovin#7341 in the U.S.A spelling of Donovan — from the Irish surname O Donndubhain, 'dark/brown-haired chief' (donn, Griff#7384 in the U.S.A short form of Griffith/Gruffudd — from Welsh, variously 'strong lord; chief' and 'strong gripIlhan#7402 in the U.S.From Turkish/Mongolian, 'ruler of a realm; a leader of all; an emperor' (il, 'realm; nation', +Joyce#7457 in the U.S.From the Norman Josce, from the Breton saint's name Iodoc/Judoc, 'a lord; a chief' (from iud, 'Kendrixx#7486 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Kendrick — variously from Old English Cyneric, 'royal ruler; bold power'

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