Saul vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kendrick

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#479
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Kendrick mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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