Kimball - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Kimball \k(i)-mba-ll\ is pronounced KIM-bul. It is of Celtic origin, and its meaning is "war leader". Variant of a medieval given name.

Kimball has 4 variant forms: Kimbal, Kimbel, Kimbell and Kimble.

For more information, see also the related name Kim.

Baby names that sound like Kimball are Campbell and Gamble.

Kimball is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kimball. Click here to compare Kimball with related baby names.