Ken vs Layden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Layden mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Layden boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.