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Davis vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Davis Rank #646
Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Kendrick mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Davis and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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