Reed vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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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Reed Rank #422

Kendrick Rank #479

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Reed or Kendrick more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Reed and Kendrick mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.