Hal vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Hal Rank #3,485

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Ken mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hal and Ken boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.