Ken vs Becket

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Becket Rank #3,384

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3384 for Becket.

Is Ken or Becket more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Becket at #3384 in the United States.

What do Ken and Becket mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Becket boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Becket is primarily a boy name.