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Kendrick vs Edgar

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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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kendrick Rank #479
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Edgar mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Kendrick and Edgar boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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