Ken vs Eliakim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,260 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God raises up"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ken Rank #3,299

Eliakim Rank #3,260

Eliakim is more popular, ranked #3260 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Eliakim more popular?

Eliakim is more popular, ranked #3260 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Eliakim mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Eliakim means "God raises up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Eliakim boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Eliakim is primarily a boy name.