Kendell

Kendell - A very unique male name

Kendell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1953 on position #1666. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kendell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kendell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kendell. The baby boy name Kendell was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4098 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kendell peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 935.

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Kendell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kendell is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #843 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #843.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kendell is where you live.

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Kendell origin and meaning

English surname

A variant of Kendall, from an English place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'

Kendell is the double-L variant of the surname Kendall, used for boys since the 1950s and peaking in 1990. The Kendall spelling has always carried most of the use, for both sexes.

Attested etymology

Kendell is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kendell, pop culture references for the name Kendell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kendell

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kendell, sorted by popularity.

Kendall / Kendal / Kendale / Kendel / Kyndal / Kendly / Kyndall /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Kendell

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kendell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kendell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KEN-dul · /ˈkɛndəl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kendall — The standard spelling, a separate established name used for both sexes.

Nicknames: Ken

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kendell for a gentle surname sound with a slightly less common spelling than Kendall.

Worth knowing

• Most people will spell it Kendall by default.