Kendrick vs Killian

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 #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish French American English

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Kendrick Rank #479

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kendrick or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Killian mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kendrick and Killian boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.