Chip vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chip

Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Chip Rank #3,313

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3313 for Chip.

Is Chip or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and Ken mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Chip and Ken boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.