James vs Kendell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kendell

Boy #3,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,529
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kendell Rank #3,529

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3529 for Kendell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Kendell ___

  • Kendell James
  • Kendell Lee
  • Kendell Ray
  • Kendell Wayne
  • Kendell Scott
  • Kendell Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kendell

Randall Darrell Donnell Sheryl Terri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kendell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kendell at #3529 in the United States.

What do James and Kendell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kendell means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are James and Kendell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kendell is primarily a boy name.

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