Kendall vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendall

Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Kendall Rank #1,232

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Kendall or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Kendall and Merrick mean?

Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Kendall and Merrick boy or girl names?

Kendall is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.