Ken vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Clarke Rank #3,358

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Ken or Clarke more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Ken and Clarke mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Clarke boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.