Layden vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layden

Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Layden Rank #3,272

Ken Rank #3,299

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Layden or Ken more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Layden and Ken mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Layden and Ken boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.