Godwin vs Kenrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Godwin

Boy #6,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, friend of God"

Origin: Old English god + wine

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Nigerian Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,295
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Goddy, Win, Goody

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kenrick

Boy #6,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold king, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh British Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,258
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Rick, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Godwin Rank #6,295
Kenrick Rank #6,258

Kenrick is more popular, ranked #6258 vs #6295 for Godwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Godwin ___

  • Godwin James
  • Godwin Charles
  • Godwin Henry
  • Godwin Edmund
  • Godwin Felix
  • Godwin Victor

Kenrick ___

  • Kenrick James
  • Kenrick Alexander
  • Kenrick William
  • Kenrick Thomas
  • Kenrick Edward
  • Kenrick Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Godwin

Harold Edith Matilda Edmund Cressida

If you choose Kenrick

Edmund Aldric Elric Wulfric Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Godwin or Kenrick more popular?

Kenrick is more popular, ranked #6258 compared to Godwin at #6295 in the United States.

What do Godwin and Kenrick mean?

Godwin means "good friend, friend of God" (Old English god + wine origin). Kenrick means "bold king, royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Godwin and Kenrick boy or girl names?

Godwin is primarily a boy name. Kenrick is primarily a boy name.

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