Slate vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slate

Boy #3,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fine-grained grey metamorphic rock"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Slate Rank #3,330

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3330 for Slate.

Is Slate or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Slate at #3330 in the United States.

What do Slate and Ken mean?

Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Slate and Ken boy or girl names?

Slate is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.