Ken vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

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Ken Rank #3,299

Madison Rank #3,305

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Ken or Madison more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Ken and Madison mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Ken and Madison boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.