Ken vs Kimball

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

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Ken Rank #3,299

Kimball Rank #6,245

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #6245 for Kimball.

Is Ken or Kimball more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Kimball at #6245 in the United States.

What do Ken and Kimball mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Ken and Kimball boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Kimball is primarily a boy name.