Kendrick vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

✓ All Clear

Kendrick Rank #479

Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kendrick or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Rhys mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Kendrick and Rhys boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.