Ward vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

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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Ward Rank #3,309

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Ken mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ward and Ken boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.