Hank 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

Hank Rank #425
Kendrick Rank #479

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hank ___

  • Hank James
  • Hank William
  • Hank Thomas
  • Hank Lee
  • Hank Ray
  • Hank Joseph

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 Hank

Mae Ruth Pearl Walt Clyde

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hank or Kendrick more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Hank and Kendrick mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Hank and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.

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