Ken vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Ken Rank #3,299

Adolf Rank #26,599

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Ken or Adolf more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Ken and Adolf mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Ken and Adolf boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.