Ennis vs Kimball

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,096
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En

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Kimball

Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,245
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ennis Rank #6,096
Kimball Rank #6,245

Ennis is more popular, ranked #6096 vs #6245 for Kimball.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ennis ___

  • Ennis James
  • Ennis Patrick
  • Ennis Michael
  • Ennis Thomas
  • Ennis Conor

Kimball ___

  • Kimball James
  • Kimball Lee
  • Kimball Ray
  • Kimball Scott
  • Kimball Wayne
  • Kimball Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ennis

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If you choose Kimball

Bradley Whitney Spencer Courtney Dana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ennis or Kimball more popular?

Ennis is more popular, ranked #6096 compared to Kimball at #6245 in the United States.

What do Ennis and Kimball mean?

Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Ennis and Kimball boy or girl names?

Ennis is primarily a boy name. Kimball is primarily a boy name.

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