Kendal vs Lowell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendal

Girl #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,579
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenni, Dale

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kendal Rank #3,579
Lowell Rank #3,754

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3579 vs #3754 for Lowell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendal ___

  • Kendal Grace
  • Kendal Marie
  • Kendal Rose
  • Kendal Ann
  • Kendal Lee
  • Kendal Jade

Lowell ___

  • Lowell James
  • Lowell Thomas
  • Lowell Edward
  • Lowell Alexander
  • Lowell William
  • Lowell Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendal

Parker Reagan Hayden Morgan Avery

If you choose Lowell

Russell Wallace Warren Adelaide Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendal or Lowell more popular?

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3579 compared to Lowell at #3754 in the United States.

What do Kendal and Lowell mean?

Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English place name origin). Lowell means "young wolf" (Old French origin).

Are Kendal and Lowell boy or girl names?

Kendal is primarily a girl name. Lowell is primarily a boy name.

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