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Ivory vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
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

Ivory Rank #3,444
Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3444 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Ivory at #3444 in the United States.

What do Ivory and Ken mean?

Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ivory and Ken boy or girl names?

Ivory is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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