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Kendell

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-del /ˈkɛn.dəl/High

Meaning: Double-l spelling of Kendall — the English town 'valley of the river Kent'; a surname-nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A green English valley, spelled bold: Kendell is the double-l Kendall — 'valley of the river Kent'. Crisp, surname-cool, and steady; this page covers its classic use for boys.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDouble-l spelling of Kendall — the English town 'valley of the river Kent'; a surname-name
U.S. rank (2025)#3901 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,802

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019192025

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

Kendell is a double-l spelling of Kendall — from the English town of Kendal, 'valley of the river Kent' (Old Norse dalr, 'valley'). A surname turned first name, it has long been used for boys; the -ell spelling adds individuality.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, valley-rooted, and surname-handsome.

Did you know? Kendal in England's Lake District — the source of Kendall and Kendell — gave its name to 'Kendal Green', a cloth so famous Shakespeare mentions it in Henry IV.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Kendall — place-name etymology

Variations

KendallKendalKendle

Nicknames

KenKenny

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kendell Marvel (1981-)
    American country music singer-songwriter known for writing hits recorded by major Nashville artists

If you like Kendell…

Kendall— the standard spelling of the same name
Kendrick— a fellow Ken- surname-name
Kenton— the companion -ton place-name
Randall— a sister -all surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kendell mean?

Kendell is a spelling of Kendall, the English town 'valley of the river Kent'.

How do you pronounce Kendell?

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

Is Kendell a boy or girl name?

Kendell is used for both sexes; this page covers its classic use for boys.

How popular is Kendell?

Kendell is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kendall is more common.

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