Ripken vs Kendric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripken

Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

Cultural Roots

American German-American Baseball culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,517
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kendric

Boy #3,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold ruler, chief power"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,711
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ripken Rank #3,517
Kendric Rank #3,711

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3711 for Kendric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripken or Kendric more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Kendric at #3711 in the United States.

What do Ripken and Kendric mean?

Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin). Kendric means "bold ruler, chief power" (Welsh origin).

Are Ripken and Kendric boy or girl names?

Ripken is primarily a boy name. Kendric is primarily a boy name.

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