Kendall vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Kendall Rank #1,232

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Kendall or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Kendall and Richard mean?

Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Kendall and Richard boy or girl names?

Kendall is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.