Kenneth vs Kendal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #3,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old Norse/English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kendal Rank #3,699

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Kenneth or Kendal more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kendal mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Kenneth and Kendal boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kendal is primarily a boy name.