Kind or child; also a fictional race
The name Kender has two primary paths. It is sometimes used as a rare Germanic variant related to the word for child or kind. In modern pop culture, it is most recognized as the name of a fictional race of small, adventurous humanoids in the Dragonlance fantasy setting.
Less common today
Kender isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,138 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A race of small, carefree humanoids known for their curiosity · Dragonlance series
