Kelby vs Kenrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelby

Boy #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Settlement near the well"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold king, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh British Anglo-Saxon

8 High Risk

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Kelby Rank #6,339

Kenrick Rank #6,258

Kenrick is more popular, ranked #6258 vs #6339 for Kelby.

Is Kelby or Kenrick more popular?

Kenrick is more popular, ranked #6258 compared to Kelby at #6339 in the United States.

What do Kelby and Kenrick mean?

Kelby means "Settlement near the well" (Old Norse origin). Kenrick means "bold king, royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Kelby and Kenrick boy or girl names?

Kelby is primarily a boy name. Kenrick is primarily a boy name.