Kendall vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kendall Rank #310
Mallory Rank #412

Kendall is more popular, ranked #310 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendall ___

  • Kendall Kendall Marie
  • Kendall Kendall Grace
  • Kendall Kendall Elise
  • Kendall Kendall Rose
  • Kendall Kendall Sophia

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendall

Kylie Brynn Sloane Mason Logan

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendall or Mallory more popular?

Kendall is more popular, ranked #310 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Kendall and Mallory mean?

Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Kendall and Mallory boy or girl names?

Kendall is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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