Ken vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

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Ken Rank #3,299

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Niles mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Ken and Niles boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.