Opie vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Opie

Boy #3,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy friend, divine wealth"

Origin: Old English Os- prefix names

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,175
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Opie Rank #3,175
Ken Rank #3,299

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Opie or Ken more popular?

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Opie and Ken mean?

Opie means "wealthy friend, divine wealth" (Old English Os- prefix names origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Opie and Ken boy or girl names?

Opie is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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