James vs Kendric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kendric Rank #3,711

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3711 for Kendric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kendric

Malik Terrence Darius Destiny Breanna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kendric more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kendric at #3711 in the United States.

What do James and Kendric mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kendric means "bold ruler, chief power" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Kendric boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kendric is primarily a boy name.

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