Ken vs Asai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,419 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"morning glory, morning well (depending on kanji)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Ken Rank #3,299

Asai Rank #3,419

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3419 for Asai.

Is Ken or Asai more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Asai at #3419 in the United States.

What do Ken and Asai mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Asai means "morning glory, morning well (depending on kanji)" (Japanese origin).

Are Ken and Asai boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Asai is primarily a boy name.