Ken vs Ember

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Ken Rank #3,299

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Ember mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Ken and Ember boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.