Ken vs Kol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,334 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark, coal-black"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Ken Rank #3,299

Kol Rank #3,334

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3334 for Kol.

Is Ken or Kol more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Kol at #3334 in the United States.

What do Ken and Kol mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kol means "dark, coal-black" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Ken and Kol boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Kol is primarily a boy name.