Ken vs Ryler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing, wood clearer"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Ryler Rank #3,495

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3495 for Ryler.

Is Ken or Ryler more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Ryler at #3495 in the United States.

What do Ken and Ryler mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ryler means "rye clearing, wood clearer" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Ryler boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Ryler is primarily a boy name.