Obi vs Kendric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Boy #3,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold ruler, chief power"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Obi Rank #3,834

Kendric Rank #3,711

Kendric is more popular, ranked #3711 vs #3834 for Obi.

Is Obi or Kendric more popular?

Kendric is more popular, ranked #3711 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Obi and Kendric mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Kendric means "bold ruler, chief power" (Welsh origin).

Are Obi and Kendric boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Kendric is primarily a boy name.