Kendal vs Perrin

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

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Perrin

Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

Cultural Roots

French English Medieval

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,772
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perry

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Popularity Comparison

Kendal Rank #3,579
Perrin Rank #3,772

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3579 vs #3772 for Perrin.

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

Perrin ___

  • Perrin James
  • Perrin Cole
  • Perrin Fox
  • Perrin Sage
  • Perrin Grey
  • Perrin Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendal

Parker Reagan Hayden Morgan Avery

If you choose Perrin

Wren Marlowe Quincy Seren Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendal or Perrin more popular?

Kendal is more popular, ranked #3579 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do Kendal and Perrin mean?

Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English place name origin). Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin).

Are Kendal and Perrin boy or girl names?

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

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