Ken vs Sylis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest (via Silvanus root)"

Origin: Latin 'silva'

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Ken Rank #3,299

Sylis Rank #3,240

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Sylis more popular?

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Sylis mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sylis means "of the forest (via Silvanus root)" (Latin 'silva' origin).

Are Ken and Sylis boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Sylis is primarily a boy name.