Ken vs Chip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Chip Rank #3,313

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3313 for Chip.

Is Ken or Chip more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Ken and Chip mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Chip boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Chip is primarily a boy name.