Gregory vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Greg

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Gregory Rank #538
Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #538 for Gregory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gregory ___

  • Gregory James
  • Gregory Thomas
  • Gregory Michael
  • Gregory William
  • Gregory Alexander
  • Gregory Paul

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 Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Kendrick mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Gregory and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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