Kendrick vs Reign

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
Reign Rank #433

Reign is more popular, ranked #433 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

Reign ___

  • Reign Marie
  • Reign Elizabeth
  • Reign Grace
  • Reign Victoria
  • Reign Jade
  • Reign Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

If you choose Reign

Royal Legend Major North True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Reign more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Reign mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (English origin).

Are Kendrick and Reign boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Reign is primarily a girl name.

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