Kenneth vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kendrick Rank #479

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kenneth or Kendrick more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kendrick mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.