Ken vs Hal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Ken Rank #3,299

Hal Rank #3,485

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Ken or Hal more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Ken and Hal mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Ken and Hal boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.