Howard vs Kendall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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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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Howard Rank #1,056

Kendall Rank #1,232

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Howard or Kendall more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Howard and Kendall mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Kendall boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.