Ken vs Kirin

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 #3,101 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mythical dragon-unicorn creature"

Origin: Chinese/Japanese

Japanese Chinese East Asian

✓ All Clear

Ken Rank #3,299

Kirin Rank #3,101

Kirin is more popular, ranked #3101 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Kirin more popular?

Kirin is more popular, ranked #3101 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Kirin mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kirin means "mythical dragon-unicorn creature" (Chinese/Japanese origin).

Are Ken and Kirin boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Kirin is primarily a boy name.