Kendra vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Kendra Rank #687
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #687 for Kendra.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendra or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kendra at #687 in the United States.

What do Kendra and Olivia mean?

Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kendra and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kendra is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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