Kendrick vs Hector

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 #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

✓ All Clear

Kendrick Rank #479

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kendrick or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Hector mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kendrick and Hector boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.