West vs Kendall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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West Rank #1,339

Kendall Rank #1,232

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Kendall more popular?

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Kendall mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are West and Kendall boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.