Kendric vs Lamir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Lamir

Boy #3,746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, princely one"

Origin: Arabic (via Amir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,746
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lam, Mir

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Popularity Comparison

Kendric Rank #3,711
Lamir Rank #3,746

Kendric is more popular, ranked #3711 vs #3746 for Lamir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendric ___

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

Lamir ___

  • Lamir James
  • Lamir Antoine
  • Lamir DeShawn
  • Lamir Malik
  • Lamir Rashid
  • Lamir Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendric

Malik Terrence Darius Destiny Breanna

If you choose Lamir

Lamar Amir Tamir Nadia Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendric or Lamir more popular?

Kendric is more popular, ranked #3711 compared to Lamir at #3746 in the United States.

What do Kendric and Lamir mean?

Kendric means "bold ruler, chief power" (Welsh origin). Lamir means "noble, princely one" (Arabic (via Amir) origin).

Are Kendric and Lamir boy or girl names?

Kendric is primarily a boy name. Lamir is primarily a boy name.

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