Kendal vs Kris

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 #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Kendal Rank #3,699

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Kendal or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Kendal and Kris mean?

Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Kendal and Kris boy or girl names?

Kendal is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.