Kendra vs Maribel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendra

Girl #687 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, wise ruler"

Origin: English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
412
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

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Maribel

Girl #1,704 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful Mary"

Origin: Latin/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,704
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Belle, Bel

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Popularity Comparison

Kendra Rank #687
Maribel Rank #1,704

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 vs #1704 for Maribel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendra ___

  • Kendra Marie
  • Kendra Lynn
  • Kendra Nicole
  • Kendra Renee
  • Kendra Grace
  • Kendra Joy

Maribel ___

  • Maribel Grace
  • Maribel Elena
  • Maribel Luz
  • Maribel Rosa
  • Maribel Carmen
  • Maribel Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

If you choose Maribel

Isabella Rosario Carmen Alejandro Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendra or Maribel more popular?

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Maribel at #1704 in the United States.

What do Kendra and Maribel mean?

Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin). Maribel means "beautiful Mary" (Latin/Spanish origin).

Are Kendra and Maribel boy or girl names?

Kendra is primarily a girl name. Maribel is primarily a girl name.

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