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Deacon vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Deacon Rank #551
Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #551 for Deacon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deacon or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Kendrick mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Deacon and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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