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Kendrick vs Frederick

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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Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kendrick Rank #479
Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Frederick mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kendrick and Frederick boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.

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