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Jayson vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jayson Rank #623
Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #623 for Jayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayson or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Kendrick mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Jayson and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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