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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Royal power
- Origin
- English (surname, variant of Kenrick)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEN-drick
Kendrick is an English surname name, a variant of Kenrick, and it means "royal power." It's pronounced KEN-drick, with the stress on the first syllable. It has a confident, steady character to it, the kind of name that stands out without being unusual.
Meaning & Origin of Kendrick
Meaning: Royal power.
Origin: English (surname, variant of Kenrick).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kendrick
KEN-drickIPA /ˈkɛndrɪk/
Popularity of Kendrick
Kendrick has appeared in U.S. baby name data since 1912. It peaked in 2013 at #318, when 1,047 boys were given the name, and by 2024 it had settled at #478, given to 641 boys.
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FAQ
What does the name Kendrick mean?
Royal power. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kendrick?
Kendrick is pronounced KEN-drick (IPA: /ˈkɛndrɪk/).
Is Kendrick a popular name right now?
Kendrick peaked at #318 in 2013 and is ranked #478 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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