Kenyon vs Kendal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenyon

Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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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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Kenyon Rank #3,739

Kendal Rank #3,699

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3699 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Kenyon or Kendal more popular?

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3699 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Kenyon and Kendal mean?

Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Kenyon and Kendal boy or girl names?

Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Kendal is primarily a boy name.