Kendrick vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Kendrick Rank #479

Marvin Rank #672

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Kendrick or Marvin more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Marvin mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Kendrick and Marvin boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.