Drake vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Drake Rank #662

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Kendrick mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Drake and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.