Buddy vs Kendric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buddy

Boy #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

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Boy #3,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold ruler, chief power"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Buddy Rank #3,784

Kendric Rank #3,711

Kendric is more popular, ranked #3711 vs #3784 for Buddy.

Is Buddy or Kendric more popular?

Kendric is more popular, ranked #3711 compared to Buddy at #3784 in the United States.

What do Buddy and Kendric mean?

Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin). Kendric means "bold ruler, chief power" (Welsh origin).

Are Buddy and Kendric boy or girl names?

Buddy is primarily a boy name. Kendric is primarily a boy name.