Ken vs Adams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Adams Rank #3,243

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Adams more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Adams mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin).

Are Ken and Adams boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Adams is primarily a boy name.