Adams vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adams

Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Adams Rank #3,243

Ken Rank #3,299

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Adams or Ken more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Adams and Ken mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Adams and Ken boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.