Kendrick vs Malik

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 #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Kendrick Rank #479

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kendrick or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Malik mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Kendrick and Malik boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.