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Ken vs Corban

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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Corban

Boy #3,280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"consecrated, dedicated to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,280
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Corban Rank #3,280

Corban is more popular, ranked #3280 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Corban more popular?

Corban is more popular, ranked #3280 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Corban mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Corban means "consecrated, dedicated to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Corban boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Corban is primarily a boy name.

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