Ken vs Yian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Boy #5,529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"easy peace, comfort"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Southeast Asian

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Ken Rank #3,299

Yian Rank #5,529

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #5529 for Yian.

Is Ken or Yian more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Yian at #5529 in the United States.

What do Ken and Yian mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Yian means "easy peace, comfort" (Chinese origin).

Are Ken and Yian boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Yian is primarily a boy name.