Ken vs Marshal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horse keeper, stable master"

Origin: Old French

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Ken Rank #3,299

Marshal Rank #3,292

Marshal is more popular, ranked #3292 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Marshal more popular?

Marshal is more popular, ranked #3292 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Marshal mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marshal means "horse keeper, stable master" (Old French origin).

Are Ken and Marshal boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Marshal is primarily a boy name.