Kenneth vs Kendall

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 #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kendall Rank #1,232

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Kenneth or Kendall more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kendall mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Kendall boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.