Roderick vs Kenrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #6,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold king, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh British Anglo-Saxon

8 High Risk

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Kenrick Rank #6,258

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #6258 for Kenrick.

Is Roderick or Kenrick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Kenrick at #6258 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Kenrick mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Kenrick means "bold king, royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Kenrick boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Kenrick is primarily a boy name.