Emmit vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,443
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Emmit Rank #3,443
Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmit or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Ken mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Emmit and Ken boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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