Kendal vs Dex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendal

Boy #3,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old Norse/English

English American

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Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Kendal Rank #3,699

Dex Rank #3,878

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3699 vs #3878 for Dex.

Is Kendal or Dex more popular?

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3699 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.

What do Kendal and Dex mean?

Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin). Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin).

Are Kendal and Dex boy or girl names?

Kendal is primarily a boy name. Dex is primarily a boy name.