How to say it
KEN · drick
/ˈkɛn.drɪk/
Masculine
Kendrick
Bold power; royal ruler
What it means
A Welsh and English surname, read as 'bold power' or 'chief hero / royal ruler.'
Kendrick is a Welsh and English surname with a couple of roots, usually read as 'bold power' or 'chief hero,' from the Welsh Cynwrig. Rapper Kendrick Lamar has made it a modern standout. Strong and current, with Ken as the short. Said KEN-drik.
Popularity over time
peaked at #318 in 2013, currently #535 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Ken.
- Pop culture
Rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Spelling variants
- Kendrik
- Kenrick
- Cynwrig
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