Johnson vs Kendal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #3,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Kendal Rank #3,699

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Johnson or Kendal more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Kendal mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Johnson and Kendal boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Kendal is primarily a boy name.