Ken vs Nyles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,378 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ken Rank #3,299

Nyles Rank #3,378

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3378 for Nyles.

Is Ken or Nyles more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Nyles at #3378 in the United States.

What do Ken and Nyles mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nyles means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ken and Nyles boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Nyles is primarily a boy name.