Kendal vs Samari

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 #3,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"guardian, watchman (from Samaria)"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American Hebrew

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Kendal Rank #3,699

Samari Rank #3,621

Samari is more popular, ranked #3621 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Kendal or Samari more popular?

Samari is more popular, ranked #3621 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Kendal and Samari mean?

Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin). Samari means "guardian, watchman (from Samaria)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kendal and Samari boy or girl names?

Kendal is primarily a boy name. Samari is primarily a boy name.