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Kendall vs Judd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendall

Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,232
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kendall Rank #1,232
Judd Rank #1,411

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 vs #1411 for Judd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendall or Judd more popular?

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Kendall and Judd mean?

Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kendall and Judd boy or girl names?

Kendall is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.

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