Kendrick vs Dereck

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 #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Kendrick Rank #479

Dereck Rank #665

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Kendrick or Dereck more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Dereck mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Kendrick and Dereck boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.