East vs Kendon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

East

Boy #7,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the direction of the rising sun"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,797
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

East Rank #7,797
Kendon Rank #7,632

Kendon is more popular, ranked #7632 vs #7797 for East.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

East ___

  • East River
  • East Cole
  • East James
  • East Stone
  • East Grey

Kendon ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose East

West North Scout River Sage

If you choose Kendon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East or Kendon more popular?

Kendon is more popular, ranked #7632 compared to East at #7797 in the United States.

What do East and Kendon mean?

East means "the direction of the rising sun" (Old English origin).

Are East and Kendon boy or girl names?

East is primarily a boy name. Kendon is primarily a boy name.

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