Kendall

Kendall is a boy's name of English origin meaning “spring and valley.” In 2024 it was given to 162 boys in the United States.

Kendall at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“spring and valley”
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛndəl/

About the name Kendall

Kendall belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “spring and valley” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kendall first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #287 in 1993, and in 2024 162 babies received the name — 35,186 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kendall in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#287 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Babies named Kendall in 2024
162
Total since 1880
35,186

Kendall in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2087 in 2006
Babies named Kendall in 2016
3
Total since 1996
75

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kendall mean?

Kendall means “spring and valley” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kendall a boy or girl name?

Kendall is a boy name. In 2024, 162 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kendall?

Kendall comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kendall?

Kendall first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #287 in 1993, and 162 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kendall?

Kendall is pronounced /ˈkɛndəl/ (IPA).

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