Abbott vs Kendal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbott

Boy #3,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father, head of monastery"

Origin: Aramaic via Latin

English Scottish

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Boy #3,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old Norse/English

English American

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Abbott Rank #3,766

Kendal Rank #3,699

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3699 vs #3766 for Abbott.

Is Abbott or Kendal more popular?

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3699 compared to Abbott at #3766 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Kendal mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Abbott and Kendal boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Kendal is primarily a boy name.