Kimball - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Kimball \k(i)-mba-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1143 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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