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Kendan
How to Pronounce Kendan
Pronounced KEN-duhn /ˈkɛndən/Medium
Meaning: Kendan reads as a modern blend, joining the Ken- of Kendall or Kenneth with the -dan of Brendan or Aidan. Kendall means 'valley of the River Kent'; Brendan is Irish for 'prince.' Kendan itself is a coinage on those familiar pieces, so its meaning is best given through its parent names.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Kendan is a coined American boys' name recorded from 1988. It looks like a blend of Kendall and Brendan, or a variant of Kenden, made in the era's fashion for fresh names built from familiar parts; its meaning rides on those parents.
It was always rare, given to only a couple dozen boys a year around its mid-2000s high. A boy named Kendan then is in his teens or twenties now.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kendan mean?
It is a modern blend, most likely of Kendall and Brendan; its meaning comes through those names.
How do you pronounce Kendan?
It's said KEN-duhn /ˈkɛndən/, two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kendan a boy or girl name?
Kendan is used as a boy's name.
Is Kendan a popular name?
No, it has always been rare, a modern blend used for only a few boys a year.