Ken vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ken Rank #3,299

Erickson Rank #3,351

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Ken or Erickson more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Ken and Erickson mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ken and Erickson boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.