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Kendal

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-dəl /ˈkɛn.dəl/High

Meaning: Single-l spelling of Kendall — the English town 'valley of the river Kent'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Kent valley, original lettering: Kendal is the Lake District town itself — green-valleyed and mint-cake famous. Sturdy English place, single-l finish.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSingle-l spelling of Kendall — the English town 'valley of the river Kent'
U.S. rank (2025)#7010 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,676

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kendal is the single-l spelling of Kendall — the Cumbrian town in the 'valley of the river Kent' (Old Norse dalr, 'valley'). The town's own spelling, it crosses cleanly to a boys' given name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, valley at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Kendal Mint Cake — sugar fuel from this very town — rode in Hillary's pack on Everest in 1953; the name has summit credentials.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Kendall — place-name etymology

Variations

KendallKendelKendyl

Nicknames

Ken

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If you like Kendal…

Kendall— the double-l sister form
Kendrick— a fellow Ken- favorite
Kenton— the companion -ton place-name
Micheal— echoes that soft -al sound
Kayson— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kendal mean?

Kendal is the English town in the 'valley of the river Kent'.

How do you pronounce Kendal?

It's said KEN-dəl /ˈkɛn.dəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kendal a boy or girl name?

Kendal is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kendal?

Kendal is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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