Allen vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Allen Rank #574

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Kendrick mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Allen and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.