Kyle vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Kyle Rank #440

Kendrick Rank #479

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Kyle or Kendrick more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Kendrick mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.