Ken vs Aleister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,343 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros

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Ken Rank #3,299

Aleister Rank #3,343

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Is Ken or Aleister more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Ken and Aleister mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin).

Are Ken and Aleister boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Aleister is primarily a boy name.