Ken vs Bently

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow of bent grass"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Bently Rank #3,114

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Bently more popular?

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Bently mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bently means "meadow of bent grass" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Bently boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Bently is primarily a boy name.