Ken vs Dani

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

Dani

Boy #3,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,252
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Dani Rank #3,252

Dani is more popular, ranked #3252 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Dani more popular?

Dani is more popular, ranked #3252 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Dani mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Dani boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Dani is primarily a boy name.

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