Irie vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irie

Boy #3,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful, excellent, good feeling"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Jamaican Rastafarian Caribbean American

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Irie Rank #3,388

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3388 for Irie.

Is Irie or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Irie at #3388 in the United States.

What do Irie and Ken mean?

Irie means "powerful, excellent, good feeling" (Jamaican Patois origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Irie and Ken boy or girl names?

Irie is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.