Kendell vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendell

Boy #3,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Kendell Rank #3,529

Kris Rank #3,551

Kendell is more popular, ranked #3529 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kendell or Kris more popular?

Kendell is more popular, ranked #3529 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kendell and Kris mean?

Kendell means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Kendell and Kris boy or girl names?

Kendell is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.