Kenrick vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenrick

Boy #6,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold king, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh British Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,258
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Rick, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Payden

Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,329
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pay, Pade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kenrick Rank #6,258
Payden Rank #6,329

Kenrick is more popular, ranked #6258 vs #6329 for Payden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenrick ___

  • Kenrick James
  • Kenrick Alexander
  • Kenrick William
  • Kenrick Thomas
  • Kenrick Edward
  • Kenrick Michael

Payden ___

  • Payden James
  • Payden Cole
  • Payden Lee
  • Payden Ryan
  • Payden Beau
  • Payden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kenrick

Edmund Aldric Elric Wulfric Edith

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Brayden Kaiden Rayne Peyton Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenrick or Payden more popular?

Kenrick is more popular, ranked #6258 compared to Payden at #6329 in the United States.

What do Kenrick and Payden mean?

Kenrick means "bold king, royal ruler" (Old English origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kenrick and Payden boy or girl names?

Kenrick is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.

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