Sam vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Sam Rank #652

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Kendrick mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.