Becket vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becket

Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Becket Rank #3,384

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3384 for Becket.

Is Becket or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Becket at #3384 in the United States.

What do Becket and Ken mean?

Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Becket and Ken boy or girl names?

Becket is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.