Ken vs Raife

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ken Rank #3,299

Raife Rank #3,108

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Raife more popular?

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Raife mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Raife means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ken and Raife boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Raife is primarily a boy name.