Ken vs Charly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old High German Karl

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Ken Rank #3,299

Charly Rank #3,173

Charly is more popular, ranked #3173 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Charly more popular?

Charly is more popular, ranked #3173 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Charly mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Charly means "free man" (Old High German Karl origin).

Are Ken and Charly boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Charly is primarily a boy name.