Dilan vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dilan Rank #661
Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #661 for Dilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

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 Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Kendrick mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Dilan and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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