Wade vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#341
Total SSA Count
1,009
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

Wade Rank #341
Kendrick Rank #479

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wade or Kendrick more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Wade and Kendrick mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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