Ken vs Courtney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Courtenay (place in France)"

Origin: Norman French

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Ken Rank #3,299

Courtney Rank #3,198

Courtney is more popular, ranked #3198 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Courtney more popular?

Courtney is more popular, ranked #3198 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Courtney mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Courtney means "from Courtenay (place in France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ken and Courtney boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Courtney is primarily a boy name.