US Popularity:4991
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Welsh, Celtic, Norse
Meaning:Valley on the river Kent; Exalted image
Kendal is a gender-neutral name of British Old Norse origin. It derives from the name of the Kent river valley, from the city name Kendale. Its variant spelling, Kendall, is both a given name and a last name, famously borne by model Kendall Jenner. Kendal and Kendall may also have Welsh origins as an Anglicized form of the name Cynddelw, which likely stems from Celtic roots and means "exalted image."  If you’re looking for a name that has ancient roots, but still sounds fresh and modern, Kendal could be the perfect choice.

How Popular Is The Name Kendal?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kendal is currently #4991 in U.S. births
Boy:Kendal is currently #7010 in U.S. births
Girl:Kendal is currently #3276 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#3276
in 2025
+ 323
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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