Smith vs Zendra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,580
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Smithy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zendra

Girl #16,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,251
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zen, Zena, Dra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Smith Rank #1,580
Zendra Rank #16,251

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #16251 for Zendra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

Zendra ___

  • Zendra Rose
  • Zendra Marie
  • Zendra Nicole
  • Zendra Faith
  • Zendra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Smith

Hunter Fletcher Cooper Tanner Parker

If you choose Zendra

Kendra Zara Xander Lysander Thalia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smith or Zendra more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Zendra at #16251 in the United States.

What do Smith and Zendra mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Zendra means "defender of people" (Greek origin).

Are Smith and Zendra boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Zendra is primarily a girl name.

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