Ken vs Atom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,165 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"indivisible, uncuttable"

Origin: Greek

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Ken Rank #3,299

Atom Rank #3,165

Atom is more popular, ranked #3165 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Atom more popular?

Atom is more popular, ranked #3165 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Atom mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Atom means "indivisible, uncuttable" (Greek origin).

Are Ken and Atom boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Atom is primarily a boy name.