Ken vs Walden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Walden mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Walden boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.