Greatest champion or high hill
A modern variant of Kendrick, likely derived from the Welsh name Cynwrig meaning 'greatest champion' or the Old English Cyneric meaning 'royal power'. It may also be linked to Gaelic surnames referring to a 'high hill'.
Less common today
Kendrik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,558 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper and songwriter
Former NBA player and sports analyst
Professional basketball player
