Ken vs Khaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (loyal companion)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Hebrew Christian

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Ken Rank #3,299

Khaleb Rank #3,271

Khaleb is more popular, ranked #3271 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Khaleb more popular?

Khaleb is more popular, ranked #3271 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Khaleb mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Khaleb means "dog (loyal companion)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Khaleb boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Khaleb is primarily a boy name.