Albert vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #607 for Albert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

Kendrick ___

  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Kendrick James
  • Kendrick Elijah
  • Kendrick Darius
  • Kendrick Jerome
  • Kendrick Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Kendrick mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Albert and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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