Kendrick vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Kendrick Rank #479

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kendrick or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Jay mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kendrick and Jay boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.