Ares vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kendrick

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#479
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Kendrick Rank #479

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Kendrick more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Ares and Kendrick mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Ares and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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