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Mayer vs Kendry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kendry

Boy #1,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, bold ruler (via Kendrick)"

Origin: Old Welsh Cynwrig

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Kendry Rank #1,718

Kendry is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Kendry more popular?

Kendry is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Kendry mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Kendry means "royal power, bold ruler (via Kendrick)" (Old Welsh Cynwrig origin).

Are Mayer and Kendry boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Kendry is primarily a boy name.

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