Ken vs Laiken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, one from the lake"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Laiken Rank #3,350

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3350 for Laiken.

Is Ken or Laiken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Laiken at #3350 in the United States.

What do Ken and Laiken mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Laiken means "lake dweller, one from the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Laiken boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Laiken is primarily a boy name.