Ken vs Olson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancestors relic, heir"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Ken Rank #3,299

Olson Rank #3,270

Olson is more popular, ranked #3270 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Olson more popular?

Olson is more popular, ranked #3270 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Olson mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Olson means "ancestors relic, heir" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ken and Olson boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Olson is primarily a boy name.