Ripken vs Kendal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripken

Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

American German-American Baseball culture

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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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Ripken Rank #3,517

Kendal Rank #3,699

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Ripken or Kendal more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Ripken and Kendal mean?

Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin). Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Ripken and Kendal boy or girl names?

Ripken is primarily a boy name. Kendal is primarily a boy name.