Ken vs Macen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

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Ken Rank #3,299

Macen Rank #3,233

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Macen more popular?

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Macen mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Ken and Macen boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.