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.
How to spell Kendrick
The standard spelling is Kendrick. Common variants include Kendrik, Kenrick, Cynwrig, but Kendrick is the most widely used form.
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, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Ken.
- Pop culture
Rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Who's worn it
- Kendrick Lamar American rapper and Pulitzer Prize winner
Spelling variants
- Kendrik
- Kenrick
- Cynwrig
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Common questions
- What does the name Kendrick mean?
- A Welsh and English surname, read as 'bold power' or 'chief hero / royal ruler.'
- What does Kendrick mean in Welsh?
- In Welsh, Kendrick means "Bold power; 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.
- How do you pronounce Kendrick?
- Kendrick is pronounced ˈkɛn.drɪk. Say it as KEN-drick, with the stress on the "ken" syllable.
- How do you spell Kendrick?
- The standard spelling is Kendrick. Common spelling variants include Kendrik, Kenrick, Cynwrig.
- Is Kendrick a boy or girl name?
- Kendrick is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Kendrick?
- Kendrick ranked #535 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.