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Kendall

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-dul /ˈkɛn.dəl/Low

Meaning: Valley of the River KentLow

In 30 seconds: Kendall is an English place name meaning valley of the River Kent, from the town of Kendal in Cumbria. A classic surname name that has been used for both boys and girls, it has maintained steady popularity in the United States.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningValley of the River Kent
U.S. rank (2024)#1231 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births162 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 35,186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319062024

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

History & Origin

Kendall is an English place name from Kendal in Cumbria, meaning Kent valley or valley of the River Kent. It became a surname and then crossed over as a given name in the 20th century. Kendall has been used for both boys and girls.

Kendall is a classic unisex name in the United States. It rose to particular prominence through Kendall Jenner of the Kardashian family. The male use is traditional while female use has grown significantly.

Did you know? Kendal in Cumbria, England, was historically famous for Kendal Green — a distinctive cloth favored by medieval English archers, including those at the Battle of Flodden (1513). Shakespeare mentions Kendal green in Henry IV Part 1.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Kendall

Variations

KendalKendelKendle

Nicknames

KenKennKennie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kendall Jenner (1995-present)
    American model and television personality

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Frequently Asked

What does Kendall mean?

Kendall means valley of the River Kent from the English town Kendal in Cumbria.

Is Kendall a boy or girl name?

Kendall is gender-neutral and used for both boys and girls. It was traditionally more common for boys but has grown equally popular for girls.

How do you pronounce Kendall?

Kendall is pronounced KEN-dul with two syllables.

What names are similar to Kendall?

Similar names include Keegan, Callum, Brennan, and Finley.