Ken vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Reeve Rank #3,416

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Ken or Reeve more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Ken and Reeve mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Reeve boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.