Gerald vs Kendall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Kendall Rank #1,232

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Gerald or Kendall more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Kendall mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Kendall boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.