Ken vs Opie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy friend, divine wealth"

Origin: Old English Os- prefix names

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Ken Rank #3,299

Opie Rank #3,175

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Opie more popular?

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Opie mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Opie means "wealthy friend, divine wealth" (Old English Os- prefix names origin).

Are Ken and Opie boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Opie is primarily a boy name.