Kendal vs Willow

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 #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kendal Rank #3,699

Willow Rank #3,688

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Kendal or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Kendal and Willow mean?

Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin). Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin).

Are Kendal and Willow boy or girl names?

Kendal is primarily a boy name. Willow is primarily a boy name.