Kenard
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 697 babies have been named Kenard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenard is past its peak , currently ranked #38,613 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,613
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"hill, mound, burial tumulus"
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"angel, divine messenger"
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Latin origin
"excellence, superior quality"
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Old English (heord + wic) origin
"Herd farm or livestock enclosure"
#38,650 in US
Old French origin
"one who lives or works in the forest"
#38,659 in US
Latin via Spanish origin
"happy, fortunate"
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"from the flowering one"
#38,446 in US
American English origin
"initials used as a standalone given name"
#38,500 in US
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About the Name Kenard
Kenard is a boy name .
Kenard is currently ranked #38,613 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenard include Ken, Kena, Kenay, Kenaie, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenard include Kenai, Kenan, Kenay . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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