Ken vs Wave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Wave mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Ken and Wave boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.