Bethany vs Kendra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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Kendra

Girl #687 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, wise ruler"

Origin: English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
412
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Kendra Rank #687

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Kendra ___

  • Kendra Marie
  • Kendra Lynn
  • Kendra Nicole
  • Kendra Renee
  • Kendra Grace
  • Kendra Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Kendra more popular?

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Kendra mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin).

Are Bethany and Kendra boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Kendra is primarily a girl name.

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