Ken vs Maven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who understands, expert"

Origin: Yiddish (meyvn)

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Ken Rank #3,299

Maven Rank #3,261

Maven is more popular, ranked #3261 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Maven more popular?

Maven is more popular, ranked #3261 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Maven mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maven means "one who understands, expert" (Yiddish (meyvn) origin).

Are Ken and Maven boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Maven is primarily a boy name.