Jay vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Jay Rank #397

Kendrick Rank #479

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Jay or Kendrick more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kendrick mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.