Kendrick vs Marshall

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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Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#392
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Marsh

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kendrick Rank #479
Marshall Rank #392

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #479 for Kendrick.

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

Marshall ___

  • Marshall James
  • Marshall Thomas
  • Marshall Lee
  • Marshall Wayne
  • Marshall David
  • Marshall Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

If you choose Marshall

Lincoln Theodore Harrison Eleanor Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Marshall more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Marshall mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Kendrick and Marshall boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.

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