Kendrick vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendrick

Devin Marcus Janelle Simone Darius

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendrick or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Kendrick and Theodore mean?

Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kendrick and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kendrick is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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