Kendricks

Kendricks is a masculine name with Germanic and English origins, traditionally used as a surname derived from the given name Kendrick. The original Kendrick (also spelled Kendrich or Kenric) combines the Old English elements 'cyne' meaning 'royal' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler,' creating the meaning 'royal power' or 'royal ruler.' As a first name, Kendricks represents the growing trend of using surnames as given names, adding the 's' to create a more distinctive sound. While uncommon as a first name, it offers the friendly nicknames Ken or Rick. Kendricks carries a strong, distinguished quality with its consonant-heavy structure. The name has seen very limited use as a first name, making it a rare choice that maintains masculine strength while connecting to traditional naming elements.

Pronounced KEN-driks.

As of October 2026, Kendricks ranked #13268 in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #2836 in 1975.