Ken vs Hansen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Danish Norwegian German American

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Ken Rank #3,299

Hansen Rank #3,360

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Is Ken or Hansen more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Ken and Hansen mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ken and Hansen boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Hansen is primarily a boy name.