Ken vs Honest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"truthful, sincere, honorable"

Origin: Old French/Latin

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Ken Rank #3,299

Honest Rank #3,209

Honest is more popular, ranked #3209 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Honest more popular?

Honest is more popular, ranked #3209 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Honest mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Honest means "truthful, sincere, honorable" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Ken and Honest boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Honest is primarily a boy name.