Kendrick vs Finley

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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Finley

Boy #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired hero; white warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,153
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kendrick Rank #479
Finley Rank #290

Finley is more popular, ranked #290 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Finley more popular?

Finley is more popular, ranked #290 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Finley mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Finley means "fair-haired hero; white warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kendrick and Finley boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Finley is primarily a boy name.

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