Ken vs Arch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

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Ken Rank #3,299

Arch Rank #3,224

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Arch more popular?

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Arch mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Ken and Arch boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Arch is primarily a boy name.