Ken vs Branch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,217 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tree branch, offshoot"

Origin: English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Branch Rank #3,217

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Branch more popular?

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Branch mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Branch means "tree branch, offshoot" (English origin).

Are Ken and Branch boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Branch is primarily a boy name.