Amelia vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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

Amelia Rank #3
Kendrick Rank #479

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kendrick more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kendrick mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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