Kendall
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kendall is an Old English name meaning “valley on the river Kent”. It is a popular name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kendall
Kendall originates from an Old English habitational surname, which identified individuals from the town of Kendal. The name is composed of the river name 'Kent' and the word 'dal', indicating a valley associated with the river. This toponymic formation reflects the common practice of adopting location-based surnames that eventually transitioned into given names.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kendall
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kendall is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 29.51% male and 70.49% female bearers. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Kendall
Kendall is among the Top 17 Trending Unisex name Worldwide for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kendall is listed under Popular Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.7K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.3K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 8.1K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 118K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kendall ranked #55 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #69 in 2024 — an improvement of 14 places. A widely recognized choice, Kendall has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #16 in 2013. Its lowest recorded position was #90 in 1922. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -17 places (from #38 to #55).
Name StyleMethodology
Kendall is classified as Timeless Unisex Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 2,114 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,397 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Kendall
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Unisex Names
- Starts with
- K — Unisex Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- l — Unisex Names Ending in “l”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kendall follows a two-syllable structure with a strong initial stress, creating a crisp, direct sound. The name has become a prominent contemporary cultural fixture due to Kendall Jenner, which shifts its perception toward a Sleek & Modern aesthetic. Its phonetic profile lacks ornamentation, aligning it with current minimalist naming trends.
Middle Names For Kendall
Middle names used with KendallMethodology
Kendall is most frequently used with these unisex middle names: Kendall Lee · Kendall Taylor · Kendall Lane · Kendall Gray · Kendall JordanView all 229 unisex middle names.
- Total 1,082 middle names used with Kendall
- 318 boy middle names used with Kendall
- 517 girl middle names used with Kendall
Middle name suggestions for KendallMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kendall is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Kendall Leslie · Kendall Lawson · Kendall Lavern · Kendall Layton · Kendall Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kendall
Sound Like Kendall Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Kendel · Kentley
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Casey · Kerry · Quinn · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kendall Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Angel · Merle · Gale · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Taylor · Jamie · Leslie · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Kendall”
Dictionary Meaning of "Kendall"Methodology
A habitational surname from Old English
A male given name transferred from the surname
A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage
A town on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia, named after poet Henry Kendall
A number of places in the United States
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- A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- A township in Kendall County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community and township in Hamilton County, Kansas.
- A township in Kearny County, Kansas.
- An unincorporated community in Shelby County, Missouri.
- A town in Orleans County, New York.
- A census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington.
- A town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
- A village in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
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How to Spell Kendall in ASL
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