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Ken vs Clancy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Clancy Rank #3,215

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Clancy more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Clancy mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ken and Clancy boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Clancy is primarily a boy name.

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