Kendal vs Hershel

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 #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Kendal Rank #3,699

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Kendal or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Kendal and Hershel mean?

Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Kendal and Hershel boy or girl names?

Kendal is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.