Gary vs Kendrix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal power, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

American African-American English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Kendrix Rank #1,329

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1329 for Kendrix.

Is Gary or Kendrix more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kendrix at #1329 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kendrix mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kendrix means "royal power, royal ruler" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Gary and Kendrix boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kendrix is primarily a boy name.