Jah vs Kendric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jah

Boy #3,512 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God, the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew YHWH contracted

Cultural Roots

Rastafarian Jamaican Caribbean Ethiopian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,512
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Kendric

Boy #3,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold ruler, chief power"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,711
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Jah Rank #3,512
Kendric Rank #3,711

Jah is more popular, ranked #3512 vs #3711 for Kendric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jah ___

  • Jah Marcus
  • Jah Zion
  • Jah Emmanuel
  • Jah Solomon
  • Jah David
  • Jah Isaiah

Kendric ___

  • Kendric James
  • Kendric Lee
  • Kendric Lamar
  • Kendric Thomas
  • Kendric Wayne
  • Kendric Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jah

Zion Judah Emmanuel Selah Eden

If you choose Kendric

Malik Terrence Darius Destiny Breanna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jah or Kendric more popular?

Jah is more popular, ranked #3512 compared to Kendric at #3711 in the United States.

What do Jah and Kendric mean?

Jah means "God, the Lord" (Hebrew YHWH contracted origin). Kendric means "bold ruler, chief power" (Welsh origin).

Are Jah and Kendric boy or girl names?

Jah is primarily a boy name. Kendric is primarily a boy name.

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