Philip vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

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8 High Risk

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Philip Rank #522

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Kendrick mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.