Kendrick vs Sullivan

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
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 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

Sullivan ___

  • Sullivan James
  • Sullivan Patrick
  • Sullivan Thomas
  • Sullivan Reid
  • Sullivan Finn
  • Sullivan Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Sullivan mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kendrick and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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