God is my judge; combination of Kenneth and Daniel
Kenniel is a modern invented name, likely created by blending the Scottish name Kenneth with the Hebrew name Daniel. It retains the 'God is my judge' meaning from the Daniel suffix while adopting the phonetic appeal of contemporary 'K' names. It is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking communities as a unique alternative to more traditional biblical names.
About 6 boys were named Kenniel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Puerto Rican professional baseball player
