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Kendrick is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a surname that has several different origins. It could be from the Old English given names Cyneric ‘royal power’ or Cenric ‘bold power’, or from the Welsh name Cynwrig ‘chief hero’." It ranked #535 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a surname that has several different origins. It could be from the Old English given names Cyneric ‘royal power’ or Cenric ‘bold power’, or from the Welsh name Cynwrig ‘chief hero’. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kendrick ranked #535 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #535 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kendrick mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kendrick a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from a surname that has several different origins.
Is Kendrick a popular name?
Kendrick ranked #535 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kendrick a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kendrick appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kendrick — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
