Kendal vs Johnson

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 #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Kendal Rank #3,699

Johnson Rank #3,553

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

Is Kendal or Johnson more popular?

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

What do Kendal and Johnson mean?

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

Are Kendal and Johnson boy or girl names?

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