Kendrick vs Drake

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 #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Kendrick Rank #479

Drake Rank #662

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Kendrick or Drake more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Drake mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Kendrick and Drake boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.