Ken vs Kenzai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, healthy"

Origin: Japanese (ken 健)

Japanese American

✓ All Clear

Ken Rank #3,299

Kenzai Rank #3,253

Kenzai is more popular, ranked #3253 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Kenzai more popular?

Kenzai is more popular, ranked #3253 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Kenzai mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenzai means "strong, healthy" (Japanese (ken 健) origin).

Are Ken and Kenzai boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Kenzai is primarily a boy name.