Ken vs Elie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God"

Origin: Hebrew

French Jewish Lebanese Israeli American

15 High Risk

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Ken Rank #3,299

Elie Rank #3,232

Elie is more popular, ranked #3232 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Elie more popular?

Elie is more popular, ranked #3232 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Elie mean?

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

Are Ken and Elie boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Elie is primarily a boy name.