Gray vs Kendrix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendrix

Boy #1,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,329
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Drix

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Kendrix Rank #1,329

Kendrix is more popular, ranked #1329 vs #1342 for Gray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

Kendrix ___

  • Kendrix James
  • Kendrix Lee
  • Kendrix Wayne
  • Kendrix Andre
  • Kendrix Marcus
  • Kendrix Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Kendrix

Kendall Kameron Kaiden Brixton Maddox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Kendrix more popular?

Kendrix is more popular, ranked #1329 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Kendrix mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Kendrix means "royal power, royal ruler" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Gray and Kendrix boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Kendrix is primarily a boy name.

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