Kenrick vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Kenrick Rank #6,258
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6258 for Kenrick.

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

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 Kenrick

Edmund Aldric Elric Wulfric Edith

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenrick or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kenrick at #6258 in the United States.

What do Kenrick and Theodore mean?

Kenrick means "bold king, royal ruler" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kenrick and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kenrick is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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