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Name Origin

Kendrick is a masculine given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English elements 'cen' meaning 'bold' or 'royal' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler'. Therefore, Kendrick traditionally means 'bold ruler' or 'royal power'.

englishmasculineboldroyalpowerruler

Famous People

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (1987-)

Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer

  • Pulitzer Prize for Music
  • Multiple Grammy Awards
  • Acclaimed albums such as 'To Pimp a Butterfly' and 'DAMN.'
  • Influential figure in contemporary hip-hop

Kendrick Perkins (1984-)

Former NBA Player, Basketball Analyst

  • NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics (2008)
  • Known for his defensive skills and physical presence
  • Successful career as a basketball analyst on ESPN