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Clancy vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clancy Rank #3,215
Ken Rank #3,299

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clancy or Ken more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Clancy and Ken mean?

Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clancy and Ken boy or girl names?

Clancy is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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