Ken vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Ward Rank #3,309

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ken or Ward more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ken and Ward mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Ward boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.