Ken vs Emmit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

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Ken Rank #3,299

Emmit Rank #3,443

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Is Ken or Emmit more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Ken and Emmit mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are Ken and Emmit boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Emmit is primarily a boy name.