Kenrick

At a Glance

Meaning

Royal power

Origin

English (Old English root, also merged with an unrelated Welsh name and Irish surname)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

KEN-rikListen

Kenrick traces back to an Old English root meaning royal power, though it later got tangled up with an unrelated Welsh name and an Irish surname along the way. You may see it glossed elsewhere as "greatest champion," but that's just one strand from a different root — the core Old English meaning is simply royal power.

Meaning & Origin of Kenrick

Meaning: Royal power.

Origin: English (Old English root, also merged with an unrelated Welsh name and Irish surname).

A common claim: greatest champion Actually: Kenrick has several possible roots. The more general Old English root gives "royal power," not specifically "greatest champion."

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kenrick

Popularity of Kenrick

Kenrick reached its high point in 1978, when 28 babies were given the name and it ranked #1851; by 2024 it had fallen to #6308, with just 14 babies recorded that year.

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FAQ

What does the name Kenrick mean?

Royal power. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Kenrick?

Kenrick is pronounced KEN-rik (IPA: /ˈkɛnrɪk/).

Is Kenrick a popular name right now?

Kenrick peaked at #1851 in 1978 and is ranked #6308 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1945–2024.)

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