Kendrick vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendrick

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Kendrick Rank #479

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kendrick or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Bowen mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Kendrick and Bowen boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.