The baby name Kendricks is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "KEN-driks".
Kendricks is English, Old English and Welsh in Origin.
Kendricks is a name of English origin that means "son of Kendrick". The name Kendrick is derived from the Old Welsh name Cynwrig, which means "high hill". The name Kendricks is a patronymic surname, which means it is derived from the father's name. It is a relatively uncommon name, ranking at #2,947 in popularity in the United States in 2020.
The name Kendricks has a masculine gender association. It is typically pronounced as KEN-driks, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is composed of two parts: "Ken" and "dricks". "Ken" is a shortened form of the name Kendrick, while "dricks" is a suffix that means "son of" in Old English. The name Kendricks is often spelled with an "s" at the end, although it can also be spelled Kendrick without the "s".
The history of the name Kendricks can be traced back to medieval England, where it was a common practice to use patronymic surnames. These surnames were created by adding a suffix to the father's name, such as "-son" or "-s". The name Kendricks likely originated in Wales, where the name Kendrick was a popular given name. Over time, the name evolved into Kendricks as it was passed down through generations. Today, the name Kendricks is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states.