Ripken vs Kendell

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 #3,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American

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Ripken Rank #3,517

Kendell Rank #3,529

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3529 for Kendell.

Is Ripken or Kendell more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Kendell at #3529 in the United States.

What do Ripken and Kendell mean?

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

Are Ripken and Kendell boy or girl names?

Ripken is primarily a boy name. Kendell is primarily a boy name.