Kendell vs Martez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kendell Rank #3,529
Martez Rank #3,649

Kendell is more popular, ranked #3529 vs #3649 for Martez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendell ___

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

Martez ___

  • Martez Antonio
  • Martez Darius
  • Martez James
  • Martez Emmanuel
  • Martez Leon
  • Martez Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendell or Martez more popular?

Kendell is more popular, ranked #3529 compared to Martez at #3649 in the United States.

What do Kendell and Martez mean?

Kendell means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Martez means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are Kendell and Martez boy or girl names?

Kendell is primarily a boy name. Martez is primarily a boy name.

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