Ken vs Koy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Koy

Boy #3,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victorious people"

Origin: Greek via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch American Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,455
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Koy Rank #3,455

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3455 for Koy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Koy more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Koy at #3455 in the United States.

What do Ken and Koy mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Koy means "victorious people" (Greek via Dutch origin).

Are Ken and Koy boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Koy is primarily a boy name.

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