Gene vs Kendry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,910
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Kendry

Boy #1,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, bold ruler (via Kendrick)"

Origin: Old Welsh Cynwrig

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kend

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gene Rank #1,910
Kendry Rank #1,718

Kendry is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1910 for Gene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gene ___

  • Gene Paul
  • Gene Thomas
  • Gene Michael
  • Gene Anthony
  • Gene Robert
  • Gene Lee

Kendry ___

  • Kendry James
  • Kendry Lee
  • Kendry Cole
  • Kendry Miles
  • Kendry Xavier
  • Kendry Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gene

Frank Shirley Rita Roy Joan

If you choose Kendry

Dontae Kamari Zaire Keyona Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gene or Kendry more popular?

Kendry is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Kendry mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Kendry means "royal power, bold ruler (via Kendrick)" (Old Welsh Cynwrig origin).

Are Gene and Kendry boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Kendry is primarily a boy name.

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