Ken vs Walton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Walton Rank #3,320

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3320 for Walton.

Is Ken or Walton more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Walton at #3320 in the United States.

What do Ken and Walton mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Walton boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.