Ken vs Bauer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

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Ken Rank #3,299

Bauer Rank #3,248

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Bauer more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Bauer mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Ken and Bauer boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.