Finley vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finley

Boy #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired hero; white warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,153
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Finley Rank #290
Kendrick Rank #479

Finley is more popular, ranked #290 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finley or Kendrick more popular?

Finley is more popular, ranked #290 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Finley and Kendrick mean?

Finley means "fair-haired hero; white warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Finley and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Finley is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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