Wave vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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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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Wave Rank #3,245

Ken Rank #3,299

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Wave or Ken more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Wave and Ken mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wave and Ken boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.