Arch vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arch

Boy #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Arch Rank #3,224

Ken Rank #3,299

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Arch or Ken more popular?

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Arch and Ken mean?

Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Arch and Ken boy or girl names?

Arch is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.