Ken vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ken Rank #3,299

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Richard mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ken and Richard boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.