Kendall vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendall

Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Kendall Rank #1,232

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Kendall or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Kendall and Kye mean?

Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kendall and Kye boy or girl names?

Kendall is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.