Minh vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minh

Boy #3,110 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, brilliant, clear"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,110
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Minh Rank #3,110
Ken Rank #3,299

Minh is more popular, ranked #3110 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minh or Ken more popular?

Minh is more popular, ranked #3110 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Minh and Ken mean?

Minh means "bright, brilliant, clear" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Minh and Ken boy or girl names?

Minh is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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