Ken vs Talen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,497 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"talon, claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

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Ken Rank #3,299

Talen Rank #3,497

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3497 for Talen.

Is Ken or Talen more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Talen at #3497 in the United States.

What do Ken and Talen mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Talen means "talon, claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Ken and Talen boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Talen is primarily a boy name.