Erik vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Erik Rank #477

Kendrick Rank #479

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Erik or Kendrick more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Erik and Kendrick mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Erik and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.