Kendrick vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendrick

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#479
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kendrick Rank #479
Mack Rank #499

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #499 for Mack.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendrick ___

  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Kendrick James
  • Kendrick Elijah
  • Kendrick Darius
  • Kendrick Jerome
  • Kendrick Marcus

Mack ___

  • Mack James
  • Mack William
  • Mack Henry
  • Mack Thomas
  • Mack Edward
  • Mack Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

If you choose Mack

Jack Quinn Finn Nora Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Mack more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Mack mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kendrick and Mack boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.

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