Ken vs Nevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ken Rank #3,299

Nevin Rank #3,361

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Is Ken or Nevin more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Ken and Nevin mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ken and Nevin boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.