Honest vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honest

Boy #3,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"truthful, sincere, honorable"

Origin: Old French/Latin

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Honest Rank #3,209

Ken Rank #3,299

Honest is more popular, ranked #3209 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Honest or Ken more popular?

Honest is more popular, ranked #3209 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Honest and Ken mean?

Honest means "truthful, sincere, honorable" (Old French/Latin origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Honest and Ken boy or girl names?

Honest is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.