Ken vs Kemp

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Kemp Rank #5,951

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #5951 for Kemp.

Is Ken or Kemp more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Kemp at #5951 in the United States.

What do Ken and Kemp mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Kemp boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Kemp is primarily a boy name.